King's Ely vs Spring Meadow Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
King's Ely
Ely · Independent all-through · Ages 2–19
1,126 students
Spring Meadow Infant School
Ely · Local authority primary · Ages 4–7
143 students
| Measure | King's Ely Ely, East of England | Spring Meadow Infant School Ely, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 72 Top 25% | 16 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #118 of 460 | #1760 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #931 of 4,090 | #14631 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–19 | Ages 4–7 |
| Students | 1,126 | 143 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,126 | 143 |
| Free school meals | – | 42.7% |
| Capacity filled | 90.1% | 79.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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.kingsely.org | www.springmeadowschool.cambs.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •King's Ely scores higher on the Success Index (England) (72.1 vs 15.5).
- •King's Ely is the larger school with 1,126 students compared with 143.
- •King's Ely is a independent school while Spring Meadow Infant 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 King's Ely better than Spring Meadow Infant School?
On the Success Index (England), King's Ely ranks higher (72.1 vs 15.5 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 King's Ely and Spring Meadow Infant School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Ely and Ely in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
King's Ely: 1,126. Spring Meadow Infant School: 143. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do King's Ely and Spring Meadow Infant School rank in East of England?
King's Ely is 118th of 460 and Spring Meadow Infant School is 1760th of 1,872 among all-through schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).