Ely College vs Ely St John's Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ely College
Ely · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,635 students
Ely St John's Community Primary School
Ely · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
371 students
| Measure | Ely College Ely, East of England | Ely St John's Community Primary School Ely, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 64 Top 50% | 70 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #165 of 460 | #482 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #1276 of 4,090 | #3964 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,635 | 371 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,635 | 371 |
| Free school meals | 16.7% | 9.7% |
| Capacity filled | 99.1% | 88.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 68% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 13% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 49.7 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 53.5% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 73.6% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.33 | – |
| A level points per entry | 25.1 | – |
| town | Ely | Ely |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.elycollege.com | www.elystjohns.cambs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Ely St John's Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (69.7 vs 64.3).
- •Ely College is the larger school with 1,635 students compared with 371.
- •Ely College is a academy school while Ely St John's Community Primary School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ely College better than Ely St John's Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Ely St John's Community Primary School ranks higher (69.7 vs 64.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Ely College and Ely St John's Community Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Ely and Ely in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ely College: 1,635. Ely St John's Community Primary School: 371. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ely College and Ely St John's Community Primary School rank in East of England?
Ely College is 165th of 460 and Ely St John's Community Primary School is 482nd of 1,872 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).