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Ely College
Goodgraded 26/03/2025Ages 11–181,649 pupilsFaithNone
Ely College is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Ely, within the Cambridgeshire local authority. The school has around 1,649 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 26/03/2025, Ely College was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.7), an average Attainment 8 score of 52.6 and 59% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Ely can view Ely College's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
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Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Progress 8
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Above average
Attainment 849.7
Progress 8+0.7
Grade 5+ English & maths54%
Grade 4+ English & maths
EBacc entry
EBacc average point score
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Sixth form — A-levelC-
A-level grade (point score)C-
APS per entry 25.1
Retention94%
Value added
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Pupil intake16.6%
Free school meals16.6%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language4.6%
England avg 18.3%
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing93.6%
Attendance93.6%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher18.3
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Ely
All schools in Ely →Lantern Community Primary SchoolGood · 0.1 miActive Learning Trust Linc 19 - 250.2 miHighfield Ely AcademyGood · 0.2 miIsle of Ely Primary SchoolGood · 0.4 miKing's Ely0.7 miEly St John's Community Primary School0.9 mi
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