Schools in Ely, East of England (2025)
24 schools · 10,820 students · 13 academy, 10 local authority, 1 independent · median Pupils on roll 371.
Ely, in East of England, has 24 schools in England's 2025 data, together educating about 10,820 students. By level there are 19 primary, 4 secondary, 1 all-through; by sector 13 academy, 10 local authority, 1 independent.
The median Pupils on roll across Ely's schools is 371, above the East of England median of 246. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
24 of the 24 schools qualify for the Success Index (England). The highest-scoring is Mepal and Witcham Church of England Primary School (91.5, top 5% of primary schools nationally), followed by Little Thetford CofE Primary School (77.8, top 25% of primary schools nationally), and Isle of Ely Primary School (73.9, top 25% of primary schools nationally). One school sits in the top 10% of England for its type. Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are Ely College (1,635 students), Soham Village College (1,436 students), King's Ely (1,126 students).
Ranked schools in Ely
Ordered by Success Index (England). Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and East of England.
- 192Mepal and Witcham Church of England Primary SchoolEly · Academy Primary100% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 114 students
- 278Little Thetford CofE Primary SchoolEly · Academy Primary77% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 78 students
- 374Isle of Ely Primary SchoolEly · Academy Primary71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 446 students
- 473Soham Village CollegeEly · Academy Secondary51.2 Attainment 8 · 1,436 students
- 572King's ElyEly · Independent All-through47.4 Attainment 8 · 1,126 students
- 670Ely St John's Community Primary SchoolEly · Local authority Primary68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 371 students
- 764Ely CollegeEly · Academy Secondary49.7 Attainment 8 · 1,635 students
- 858St Andrew's CofE Primary SchoolEly · Academy Primary75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 461 students
- 955Downham Feoffees Primary AcademyEly · Academy Primary61% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 150 students
- 1049The Shade Primary SchoolEly · Academy Primary55% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 250 students
- 1148Witchford Village CollegeEly · Academy Secondary44.5 Attainment 8 · 804 students
- 1247Isleham Church of England Primary SchoolEly · Local authority Primary53% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 201 students
- 1343Ely St Mary's CofE Junior SchoolEly · Academy Primary61% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 226 students
- 1442Millfield Primary SchoolEly · Academy Primary66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 416 students
- 1540Fordham CofE Primary SchoolEly · Local authority Primary62% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 413 students
- 1637Robert Arkenstall Primary SchoolEly · Local authority Primary53% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 269 students
- 1736Stretham Community Primary SchoolEly · Local authority Primary63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 185 students
- 1836Littleport Community Primary SchoolEly · Local authority Primary64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 406 students
- 1934Sutton CofE VC Primary SchoolEly · Local authority Primary54% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 271 students
- 2033Lantern Community Primary SchoolEly · Academy Primary54% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 448 students
- 2130Vista Academy LittleportEly · Academy Secondary38.8 Attainment 8 · 547 students
- 2221Wilburton CofE Primary SchoolEly · Local authority Primary50% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 117 students
- 2316Spring Meadow Infant SchoolEly · Local authority Primary– · 143 students
- 2415The Rackham Church of England Primary School and Pre-SchoolEly · Local authority Primary38% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 307 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mepal and Witcham Church of England Primary School Ely · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 91.5 Top 5% | 100% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 114 |
| 2 | Little Thetford CofE Primary School Ely · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 77.8 Top 25% | 77% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 78 |
| 3 | Isle of Ely Primary School Ely · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 73.9 Top 25% | 71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 446 |
| 4 | Soham Village College Ely · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 73.0 Top 25% | 51.2 Attainment 8 | 1,436 |
| 5 | King's Ely Ely · All-through · Ages 2–19 | Independent | 72.1 Top 25% | 47.4 Attainment 8 | 1,126 |
| 6 | Ely St John's Community Primary School Ely · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 69.7 Top 50% | 68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 371 |
| 7 | Ely College Ely · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 64.3 Top 50% | 49.7 Attainment 8 | 1,635 |
| 8 | St Andrew's CofE Primary School Ely · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 58.2 Top 50% | 75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 461 |
| 9 | Downham Feoffees Primary Academy Ely · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 55.3 Top 50% | 61% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 150 |
| 10 | The Shade Primary School Ely · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 48.8 Lower 50% | 55% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 250 |
| 11 | Witchford Village College Ely · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 47.5 Lower 50% | 44.5 Attainment 8 | 804 |
| 12 | Isleham Church of England Primary School Ely · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 47.0 Lower 50% | 53% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 201 |
| 13 | Ely St Mary's CofE Junior School Ely · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Academy | 43.1 Lower 50% | 61% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 226 |
| 14 | Millfield Primary School Ely · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 41.8 Lower 50% | 66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 416 |
| 15 | Fordham CofE Primary School Ely · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 40.1 Lower 50% | 62% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 413 |
| 16 | Robert Arkenstall Primary School Ely · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 37.2 Lower 50% | 53% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 269 |
| 17 | Stretham Community Primary School Ely · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 36.1 Lower 50% | 63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 185 |
| 18 | Littleport Community Primary School Ely · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 36.0 Lower 50% | 64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 406 |
| 19 | Sutton CofE VC Primary School Ely · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 34.2 Lower 50% | 54% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 271 |
| 20 | Lantern Community Primary School Ely · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 33.3 Lower 50% | 54% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 448 |
| 21 | Vista Academy Littleport Ely · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 29.7 Lower 50% | 38.8 Attainment 8 | 547 |
| 22 | Wilburton CofE Primary School Ely · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 21.0 Lower 50% | 50% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 117 |
| 23 | Spring Meadow Infant School Ely · Primary · Ages 4–7 | Local authority | 15.5 Lower 50% | – | 143 |
| 24 | The Rackham Church of England Primary School and Pre-School Ely · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 15.0 Lower 50% | 38% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 307 |
Compare the top 4 schools in Ely side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Ely?
Mepal and Witcham Church of England Primary School is the highest-ranked school in Ely with a Success Index (England) of 91.5 out of 100 (Top 5% of primary schools in England).
How many schools are in Ely?
Ely has 24 schools (19 primary, 4 secondary, 1 all-through) educating 10,820 students in 2025.
What is the typical Pupils on roll in Ely?
The median Pupils on roll across schools in Ely is 371. Number of pupils in the latest school census.