Open Events at King’s Ely, a Private Day and Boarding School for Children Aged 2-18 near Cambridge, in Ely.

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Special Events 

We would be delighted for you to visit us in person at one of our Special Events.

Ely Cathedral and The Old Palace at King's Ely, a Private Day and Boarding School near Cambridge, in Ely.

Ely Cathedral and The Old Palace at King's Ely, a Private Day and Boarding School near Cambridge, in Ely.

Special Event dates

Istanbul, Global Yurtdışı Eğitim Danışmanlığı | 17th February 2026 | 15:00 - 16:30 
Discover the world-class opportunities awaiting your child at King’s Ely, one of the UK’s most prestigious independent schools. We are delighted to invite families from across Turkey and beyond to an exclusive meet-and-greet event on Tuesday 17th February. This session offers a chance to speak directly with our Principal, Mr. John Attwater, alongside our trusted local partners in Istanbul.
Space for the in-person session is limited to ensure a personal experience for every family. Please register your interest today to secure your place or to receive the digital meeting link. 
 
Saffron Walden | 26th February 2026 | 18:00 - 20:00 
You are invited to join Mr John Attwater (Principal), Mrs Jane Thomas (Vice Principal and Head of King’s Ely Senior), Mr Simon Kibler (Head of King’s Ely Prep), other senior members of staff, and current King’s Ely parents for an informal discussion about all that our school has to offer. Whether it’s our academic achievements, our strengths in Music, Sport , STEM and the Creative Arts, or our award winning pastoral care and extra-curricular programme (which were both recognised by the ISI Inspectors as a ‘significant strength’), we look for ward to meeting you and answering any questions that you have. Over a drink and a light bite, let’s talk . No formal presentations, just honest convers ation personalised to you and your family .

 

*Please book your place using the booking form.

Special Event Booking Form 

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A JOURNEY THAT IS

Uniquely King's

Two King's Ely Scholars Playing Hoop Trundle Outside Ely Cathedral, King's Ely is a Private Day and Boarding School near Cambridge, in Ely.

King's Ely Sixth Form Pupils doing the hoop trundle outside Ely Cathedral

  • PURPOSE
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  • 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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