Best Primary Schools in Ely
24 primary schools found
Key Facts
- There are 24 primary schools in Ely, accounting for 35.3% of the total in the area, with a total of 6,762 pupils on roll.
- In Ely, 95.0% of primary schools are rated Good or Outstanding, with 19 schools rated Good and 1 school rated Requires Improvement out of 20 inspected.
- The primary schools in Ely have a pupil-teacher ratio of 21.26, with spending per pupil at £8,195, compared to the national average of £7,460.
- At KS2, 54.5% of pupils in Ely's primary schools meet the expected standard, with 17.3% eligible for free school meals and 14.4% experiencing persistent absence.
Little Thetford CofE Primary School
Ely, CB6 3HD
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected63%
Absence4.3%
Pupils88
P/T Ratio18.3
Highfield Ely Academy
Ely, CB6 1BD
Academy · Primary · Ages 2–19
KS2 Expected0%
Absence8.5%
Pupils123
P/T Ratio8.0
WC
Wilburton CofE Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Ely, CB6 3RJ
State · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected65%
Absence10.8%
Pupils108
P/T Ratio16.2
SM
Spring Meadow Infant School
Ofsted
Good
Ely, CB7 4RB
State · Primary · Ages 4–7
KS2 Expected–
Absence8.0%
Pupils143
P/T Ratio16.4
Isle of Ely Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Ely, CB6 2FG
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected67%
Absence4.2%
Pupils446
P/T Ratio22.8
Ely St Mary's CofE Junior School
Ofsted
Good
Ely, CB7 4RB
Academy · Primary · Ages 7–11
KS2 Expected71%
Absence4.3%
Pupils240
P/T Ratio22.2
LC
Lantern Community Primary School
Ely, CB6 2WL
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected72%
Absence4.6%
Pupils400
P/T Ratio21.6
RA
Robert Arkenstall Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Ely, CB6 3UA
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected41%
Absence6.5%
Pupils286
P/T Ratio20.8
St Andrew's CofE Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Ely, CB7 5AA
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected71%
Absence5.5%
Pupils460
P/T Ratio25.2
Sutton CofE VC Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Ely, CB6 2PU
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected49%
Absence4.5%
Pupils269
P/T Ratio20.4
DF
Downham Feoffees Primary Academy
Ofsted
Good
Ely, CB6 2ST
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected57%
Absence4.6%
Pupils149
P/T Ratio19.6
Isleham Church of England Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Ely, CB7 5RZ
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected68%
Absence6.1%
Pupils210
P/T Ratio19.1
Mepal and Witcham Church of England Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Ely, CB6 2AL
Academy · Primary · Ages 2–11
KS2 Expected64%
Absence4.7%
Pupils117
P/T Ratio23.3
Highfield Littleport Academy
Ofsted
Good
Ely, CB6 1LJ
Academy · Primary · Ages 2–19
KS2 Expected0%
Absence11.2%
Pupils146
P/T Ratio12.2
Fordham CofE Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Ely, CB7 5NL
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected54%
Absence5.9%
Pupils414
P/T Ratio20.1
TH
The Harbour School
Ofsted
Req. Impr.
Ely, CB6 3RR
Academy · Primary · Ages 5–16 · Boys
KS2 Expected0%
Absence24.8%
Pupils95
P/T Ratio7.4
The Shade Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Ely, CB7 5DE
Academy · Primary · Ages 2–11
KS2 Expected24%
Absence5.4%
Pupils267
P/T Ratio25.1
Ely St John's Community Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Ely, CB6 3BW
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected53%
Absence4.8%
Pupils365
P/T Ratio21.9
Millfield Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Ely, CB6 1HW
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected44%
Absence4.2%
Pupils379
P/T Ratio27.1
Littleport Community Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Ely, CB6 1JT
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected62%
Absence6.0%
Pupils398
P/T Ratio21.9
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 24 primary schools in Ely, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Ely | England |
|---|---|---|
| School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted) | 95% | 90% |
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 55% | 61% |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 14% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 21.3:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £8,195 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.