Ely primary schools deliver strong academic results, with 68% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing and maths, above England's 62%. 20% achieve the higher standard, more than double the national average of 8%. Little Thetford CofE Primary School, Mepal and Witcham Church of England Primary School, and St Andrew's CofE Primary School, Ely are among the highest-performing options, with 90% of schools rated Good or Outstanding. With 22 schools serving Ely and surrounding villages, families benefit from a mix of close-knit community schools and the educational character of this historic cathedral city. Filter by Ofsted rating or use the comparison tool to shortlist schools that match your priorities.
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #4 | Lantern Community Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| #6 | Ely St Mary's CofE Junior School | State | Primary | 7-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
| #10 | Isle of Ely Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| #13 | Ely St John's Community Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| #18 | The Weatheralls Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Requires Improvement |
| N/A | King's Ely | Independent | All-through | 2-18+ years | Mixed | Church of England | Not inspected by Ofsted |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
State • Primary • 7-11 years
State • Primary • 3-11 years
State • Primary • 4-11 years
State • Primary • 3-11 years
Independent • All-through • 2-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #14 | Robert Arkenstall Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #12 | Fordham CofE Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Spring Meadow Infant School | State | Primary | 4-7 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Primary • 4-7 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #5 | Isleham Church of England Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #15 | Downham Feoffees Primary Academy | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Little Thetford CofE Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #7 | Littleport Community Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| #19 | Millfield Primary School, Ely | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2 | Mepal and Witcham Church of England Primary School | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
State • Primary • 2-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3 | St Andrew's CofE Primary School, Ely | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
| #17 | The Shade Primary School | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
State • Primary • 2-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #11 | Stretham Community Primary School | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Primary • 5-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #16 | Sutton CofE VC Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #8 | Wilburton CofE Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #9 | The Rackham Church of England Primary School | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
State • Primary • 2-11 years
