Isle of Ely Primary School vs King's Ely
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Isle of Ely Primary School
Ely · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
446 students
King's Ely
Ely · Independent all-through · Ages 2–19
1,126 students
| Measure | Isle of Ely Primary School Ely, East of England | King's Ely Ely, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 74 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #401 of 1,872 | #118 of 460 |
| National rank | #3177 of 15,697 | #931 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–19 |
| Students | 446 | 1,126 |
| Pupils on roll | 446 | 1,126 |
| Free school meals | 9.4% | – |
| Capacity filled | 106.2% | 90.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 71% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 47.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 60.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 77.4% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.00 |
| A level points per entry | – | 42.8 |
| town | Ely | Ely |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.isleofelyprimary.org | www.kingsely.org |
The verdict
- •Isle of Ely Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (73.9 vs 72.1).
- •King's Ely is the larger school with 1,126 students compared with 446.
- •Isle of Ely Primary School 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 Isle of Ely Primary School better than King's Ely?
On the Success Index (England), Isle of Ely Primary School ranks higher (73.9 vs 72.1 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 Isle of Ely Primary School and King's Ely?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Ely and Ely in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Isle of Ely Primary School: 446. King's Ely: 1,126. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Isle of Ely Primary School and King's Ely rank in East of England?
Isle of Ely Primary School is 401st of 1,872 and King's Ely is 118th of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).