King's Ely TESTIMonial
Testimonial by King's Ely parents, Mr and Mrs Chippington
September 2026
September 2026
"As educators, we knew that choosing a Senior School for our two sons would be more of an art than a science. It was more important to find the right fit for their personalities and the community in which they would thrive, rather than a school that simply advertised the best exam results.
"We were in the fortunate position to be able to choose a school and know a great deal about all of those which were within commuting distance. In the end, it was an easy choice. The welcoming, relaxed, and personable approach of the staff at King’s Ely reinforced the positive culture we knew would be right for our eldest son, and almost certainly for our youngest. It turned out to be the right decision. From the beginning, it was clear that the staff were keen to get things right for each individual child. They were both so well supported pastorally, felt part of the community, and made friends who have remained close ever since.
"Both our children thrived at King’s, achieved extremely good academic results, and experienced enriching opportunities. These opportunities sustained and developed their love of music and physical activity in particular, and they have both continued to be involved in these pursuits beyond school. Our eldest was a Choral Scholar in the Cathedral Choir in the Sixth Form - an opportunity which very few schools in the country can offer, and has gone on to take up a similar opportunity at University.
"We are grateful for everything our children experienced at King’s, the strong moral compass the school espoused, and the academic teaching and support. We were always impressed at parents’ evenings with how well staff knew our children; not just an understanding of their academic progress and potential but what made them tick as individuals.
"At the centre of the school sits the strong and iconic Cathedral, which King’s pupils are so fortunate to enter every week. A building such as this needs strong foundations and taking care of over the years. We feel the foundations our children had developed at their previous school were further strengthened at King’s, they were well taken care of, and they are in a position to meet the demands of the adult world, as well as enjoy what life has to offer."
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