Ely College vs King's Ely
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 1.1 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
King's Ely
Ely · Independent all-through · Ages 2–19
1,126 students
| Measure | Ely College Ely, East of England | King's Ely Ely, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 64 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #165 of 460 | #118 of 460 |
| National rank | #1276 of 4,090 | #931 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 2–19 |
| Students | 1,635 | 1,126 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,635 | 1,126 |
| Free school meals | 16.7% | – |
| Capacity filled | 99.1% | 90.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 49.7 | 47.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 53.5% | 60.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 73.6% | 77.4% |
| EBacc average points | 4.33 | 4.00 |
| A level points per entry | 25.1 | 42.8 |
| town | Ely | Ely |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.elycollege.com | www.kingsely.org |
The verdict
- •King's Ely scores higher on the Success Index (England) (72.1 vs 64.3).
- •Ely College is the larger school with 1,635 students compared with 1,126.
- •Ely College is a academy school while King's Ely is a independent 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 King's Ely?
On the Success Index (England), King's Ely ranks higher (72.1 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 King's Ely?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Ely and Ely in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ely College: 1,635. King's Ely: 1,126. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ely College and King's Ely rank in East of England?
Ely College is 165th of 460 and King's Ely is 118th of 460 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).