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ABOUT US

King’s Ely is a leading co-educational boarding and day school in Cambridgeshire.

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King's Ely Sixth Form Centre, a private Sixth Form in Ely, Cambridgeshire

“From the school dinner servers to her cello teacher and musical director, from those arranging mock university interviews to individuals looking after her in the medical centre when needed – thank you to everyone who has played a part in Lily’s amazing time at King’s.”
King's Ely Parents, Mr and Mrs McCallum

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PRE-PREP AND NURSERY

PREP - Yr 3 - Yr8

SENIOR - Yr9 - Yr11

SIXTH FORM

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History

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King's Ely students

Inspection Report

King's Ely students

King's Ely Senior Students singing in Ely Cathedral

Policies

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Art block at King's Ely Senior, a private school based in Cambridgeshire

Term Dates

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Transport

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Uniform

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King's Ely Scholars outside Ely Cathedral

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KING'S ELY SCHOOL INFORMATION

History

King’s Ely was established over 1,000 years ago to educate the choristers of Ely Cathedral.

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KING'S ELY SCHOOL INFORMATION

Inspection Report

King’s Ely achieved the highest grading possible in every category inspected following the Independent Schools Inspectorate in 2025 and was judged to meet, or exceed, all the regulatory standards for independent day and boarding schools.

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KING'S ELY SCHOOL INFORMATION

Policies

We aim to provide all children with appropriate enrichment and extension activities, giving them the opportunity to gain new experiences and to develop skills and interests beyond the curriculum.

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Term Dates

Our academic year consists of three terms, Michaelmas, Lent and Summer term.

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Transport

Throughout King’s Ely Pre-Pre, Prep, Senior and Sixth Form, students make use of the school’s private bus services to the surrounding areas.

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Uniform

King’s Ely Nursery, Pre-Prep, Prep and Senior operate an online school uniform and sportswear service, which provides all items of school uniform and sportswear and name tag application.

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If you would like to talk to a member of the team, please contact Main Reception (01353 660700) and we will find the right person for you to talk to.

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Students at King's Ely, a private day and boarding school in Cambridgeshire, doing the Hoop Trundle outside Ely Cathedral

Students at King's Ely, a private day and boarding school in Cambridgeshire, doing the Hoop Trundle outside Ely Cathedral

  • PURPOSE
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  • PLACE
  • PEOPLE

To prepare each individual to live positive, productive, successful and fulfilled lives, for the betterment of themselves and the world around them.

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To ensure every child feels that they are known, and receives an excellent academic education that inspires curiosity and intellectual adventure. 

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To give a sense of place and belonging to all our pupils, and to celebrate our unique environment and make the most of its ecological, historical, artistic, spiritual and economic resources.

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To create a genuinely diverse community, outward and forward-looking and with a shared purpose. To bring into this community the best teachers, pastoral and support staff and students, and to be a source of friends for life. 

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