- Ofsted:Expected standard in every area
Results well above the England average.
8 first choices, 8 offers made
Met the standard at 1177%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.5%
- Pupils
- 78
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.3
Schools in CB6
A postcode district in Cambridgeshire
- Postcode district
- 33 schools and nurseries
In short: CB6 is a postcode district in Cambridgeshire with 16 primary schools, 6 secondary schools and 13 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries3316 primary · 6 secondary · 13 nurseries
Top-rated
All CB6 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in CB6
Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.
Top Primary Schools in CB6
16 in CB6, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
67 first choices, 60 offers made
Met the standard at 1171%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.5%
- Pupils
- 446
- Pupils per teacher
- 19.1
- Ofsted:Good
Results well below the England average.
52 first choices, 58 offers made
Met the standard at 1154%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.2%
- Pupils
- 448
- Pupils per teacher
- 21.1
Top Secondary Schools in CB6
6 in CB6, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
304 first choices, 261 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1653.7
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 7.7%
- Pupils
- 1,635
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.4
- Ofsted:Good
Results below the England average.
164 first choices, 167 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1642.3
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 9.8%
- Pupils
- 804
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.9
- Ofsted:Needs attention in 1 area
Results below the England average.
71 first choices, 115 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1640.3
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 8.9%
- Pupils
- 547
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.5
Nurseries in CB6
13 in CB6, highest Ofsted grade first
Beach Babies Wilburton
Ely, CB6 3RY · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Busy Bees Pre-school Playgroup
Ely, CB6 1HW · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Busy Fingers Pre-school
Ely, CB6 2ST · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in CB6
2 in CB6, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
304 first choices, 261 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1653.7
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 7.7%
- Pupils
- 1,635
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.4
Highfield Ely Academy
Ely, CB6 1BD · Academy · All-through · Ages 2 to 19
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 6.8%
- Pupils
- 134
- Pupils per teacher
- 8.0
Special Schools in CB6
4 in CB6. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Active Learning Trust Linc 19 - 25
Ely, CB6 1BD · Special · 16+ · Ages 19 to 25
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Highfield Ely Academy
Ely, CB6 1BD · Academy · All-through · Ages 2 to 19
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 6.8%
- Pupils
- 134
- Pupils per teacher
- 8.0
The Harbour School
Ely, CB6 3RR · Academy · All-through · Ages 5 to 16 · Boys
- Ofsted:Requires improvement
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 23.6%
- Pupils
- 95
- Pupils per teacher
- 6.6
The map
See them as a listEvery school in CB6, on one map
Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.
- Outstanding1
- Good20
- Requires improvement1
- Not graded yet11
Before you apply
Apply through the council where you live
Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.
By age
What's on offer for each age
Pick a stage to see every CB6 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
CB6 has 33 schools and nurseries.
Dates to know
Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.
- 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
- 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
- 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
- 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.
Keep up with schools in CB6
Follow any school and we'll email you when it gets a new Ofsted report or new results are out. Nothing else.
Questions
Questions parents ask about CB6
Nearby areas
How many schools are in CB6?
CB6 has 33 schools, including 16 primary schools, 6 secondary schools, 13 nurseries, 4 special schools. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in CB6?
The highest-ranked schools in CB6 on Eduscope are Little Thetford CofE Primary School, Ely College, Isle of Ely Primary School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.
How do I choose the right school in CB6?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 33 schools in CB6 by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.
Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.