Isle of Ely Primary School
Ely, CB6 2FG · Cambridgeshire · primary school
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42nd of 197 primary schools in Cambridgeshire we can score, 210 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 3,978 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.3/10 among them, against 7.2/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 71.0 · 68 | 40% | 2.73 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 13.0 · 78 | 25% | 1.94 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Isle of Ely Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 71.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 13.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.3 out of 10 among them, against 7.2 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 446 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
Since the inspection was in 2023, what specific improvements have been made to teaching since then? How do the breakfast and after-school clubs operate on a typical day?
What Ofsted said about Isle of Ely Primary School
Overview
Isle of Ely Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils are happy and behave well. The report highlights a strong focus on reading and a clear curriculum that helps pupils make connections in their learning. However, inconsistencies in teaching quality mean some pupils do not achieve as well as they should.
Strengths
- Reading is central to the curriculum, with effective phonics teaching and a library that pupils enjoy using.
- Leaders have established clear, efficient systems for supporting pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Pupils behave kindly and respectfully, adhering to simple school rules and valuing assemblies that teach school values.
- Staff are well supported with their workload, and leaders manage change effectively.
- Pupils engage in a wide range of extra-curricular activities, including a large choir and charity fundraising.
Areas to improve
- Some teachers do not present subject matter clearly or check pupils’ understanding rigorously, leading to misunderstandings.
- Leaders should ensure that all teachers deliver the school’s curriculum well so that all pupils learn and achieve effectively.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with thorough record-keeping, well-trained staff, and confident pupils who know how to report concerns.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 67% |
| 2023/24 | 67% |
| 2024/25 | 71% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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