Are all Ely neighbourhoods included?

Yes. We group schools by their locality field so you can quickly scan areas and their nearby sixth form options. All sections are expanded by default on this page.

What makes a good sixth form school?

Strong A-Level performance (high percentage of A*/A grades), excellent university placement record (including Oxbridge), Outstanding or Good Ofsted rating, and a wide range of subject offerings are key indicators of quality sixth form education.

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2025 Best Sixth Form Schools in Ely Area

Ely sixth form schools include both independent and state options, with 100% of providers rated Good or Outstanding, above England's 90%. King's Ely and Ely College are the main sixth form options for students in this historic cathedral city. While A-Level results average 7% for A*/A grades compared to England's 24%, the area's average Oxbridge ranking of 885 compares favourably to the England average of 1183, reflecting strong university preparation pathways. Students benefit from Ely's close connections to Cambridge, just 15 miles away, with access to university resources and cultural opportunities. Explore the map to see sixth form options near you and compare A-Level performance across schools.

Key Performance Metrics for Ely

% students achieving A*/A grades at A-Level

Ely7%

England24%

% students achieving A*/A/B grades at A-Level

Ely23%

England47%

Average Oxbridge rank (lower is better)

Ely#885

England#1183

% schools that achieved Outstanding or Good Ofsted rating

Ely100%

England90%

% students achieving A*/A grades at A-Level

Ely

7%vsEngland

24%

% students achieving A*/A/B grades at A-Level

Ely

23%vsEngland

47%

Average Oxbridge rank (lower is better)

Ely

#885vsEngland

#1183

% schools that achieved Outstanding or Good Ofsted rating

Ely

100%vsEngland

90%

Map of Sixth Form Schools in Ely

Explore schools on an interactive map. Click markers to view detailed information, A-Level performance, and Oxbridge success rates.

Neighbourhoods in Ely

Rank	School Name	School Type	Phase	Age Range	Gender	Religious	Ofsted
#1	King's Ely	Independent	All-through	2-18+ years	Mixed	Church of England	Not inspected by Ofsted
#2	Ely College	State	Secondary & Post-16	11-18 years	Mixed	None	Good
N/A	Highfield Ely Academy	State	Not Applicable	2-18+ years	Mixed	None	Good

King's Ely

Independent • All-through • 2-18+ years

Gender: Mixed

Religious: Church of England

Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted

Ely College

State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years

Gender: Mixed

Religious: None

Ofsted: Good

Highfield Ely Academy

State • Not Applicable • 2-18+ years

N/A

Gender: Mixed

Religious: None

Ofsted: Good

Rank	School Name	School Type	Phase	Age Range	Gender	Religious	Ofsted
N/A	Highfield Littleport Academy	State	Not Applicable	2-18+ years	Mixed	None	Good

Highfield Littleport Academy

State • Not Applicable • 2-18+ years

N/A

Gender: Mixed

Religious: None

Ofsted: Good

FAQs

We combine A-Level performance data (percentage of A*/A grades), Oxbridge placement statistics, and Ofsted ratings to highlight schools with consistent academic excellence. Use filters to personalise results based on your subject interests and career goals.

2025 Best Sixth Form Schools in Ely Area

School Type

Ofsted Rating

Religious Character

Gender

School Features

Age Range

King's Ely

Ely College

Highfield Ely Academy

Highfield Littleport Academy

Map of Sixth Form Schools in Ely

Neighbourhoods in Ely

FAQs

School Type

Ofsted Rating

Religious Character

Gender

School Features

Age Range

King's Ely

Ely College

Highfield Ely Academy

Highfield Littleport Academy

Map of Sixth Form Schools in Ely

Neighbourhoods in Ely

Ely(3)

Littleport(1)

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