Lantern Community Primary School
Ely, CB6 2WL · Cambridgeshire · primary school
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157th 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 3,999 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.7/10 among them, against 2.0/10 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 | 54.0 · 26 | 40% | 1.03 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Lantern Community Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 54.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2022. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.7 out of 10 among them, against 2.0 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Art Club, Chess Club, French Club, and Lane Academy, with an after-school club also available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 448 pupils against a stated capacity of 444. 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
How does the school support pupils to reach the higher standard in core subjects? What specific steps are being taken to improve results in the current academic year? How does the school manage class sizes given the current roll exceeds capacity?
What Ofsted said about Lantern Community Primary School
Overview
Lantern Community Primary School continues to be a good school, providing an "orderly, calm and supportive environment" where pupils enjoy learning. The report highlights a carefully planned curriculum that fosters secure understanding in core subjects, alongside strong pastoral care and effective safeguarding arrangements.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "carefully planned and sequenced," with teachers demonstrating "good subject knowledge" and making clear links to prior learning.
- Pupils receive strong pastoral support; staff know families well, bullying is "rare," and pupils feel safe.
- Mathematics is taught effectively, with lessons building on prior learning and skills applied across the curriculum.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are "well supported to access the whole curriculum" through reasonable adjustments.
- The academy trust has acted swiftly to enhance policies, and the academy council is "proactive and well informed" in its governance role.
Areas to improve
- New subject leaders require further training and development to support staff during curriculum changes and manage workload.
- Leaders need to provide more information to parents regarding their children’s work, progress, clubs, and the curriculum to reassure them during this period of change.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with clear policies, robust recruitment checks, and staff trained to identify and report concerns appropriately.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 67% |
| 2023/24 | 72% |
| 2024/25 | 54% |
| 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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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
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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