King's Ely
King's Ely
King's Ely
King's Ely
King's Ely Ely, Cambridgeshire Visit
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King's Ely
Ely
630 pupils, ages 13-18
Mixed
Day and Boarding
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King's Ely

One of the oldest schools in the world with the stunning Ely Cathedral at its heart, King’s Ely certainly has gravitas. And with pupils regularly filing into the cathedral for assemblies, services, and choristers’ choir practice, it feels like a grounding force for everyone. But equally appealing is the incredibly friendly atmosphere at the school and the brilliant choice of academic and co-curricular options. And with the prep on the same site and nursery and pre-prep five minutes’ walk away, it offers an all-through option which is certainly compelling. King’s ...
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boy wearing braces smiling in class
student in a white shirt and blue tank top with a teacher in a red top
King's Ely pupils rowing on the river
girl in navy blue climbing up with a rope
Senior boy in a white tshirt playing the guitar
Pupils in red robes smiling and clapping
boy in a suit being awarded a prize
boys in red and yellow helmets sitting in red kayaks
Girl in safety goggles and white lab coat

School Updates

  • WATCH: King's Ely International

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  • GCSE celebrations at King’s Ely

    King’s Ely students have achieved a stellar set of GCSE results, with more than a quarter of all grades being the highest 9-8, equivalent to the old A*.
    GCSE celebrations at King’s Ely
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  • King’s Ely students’ excellent A-Level results

    King’s Ely students are celebrating a superb set of A-Level results today (August 15th), with almost half of all grades achieved being A*-A.
    King’s Ely students’ excellent A-Level results
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  • Photography competition victory continues for King’s Ely!

    Eleven King’s Ely photography students had their images shortlisted in an international competition – two of whom proceeded to be crowned category winners.
    Photography competition victory continues for King’s Ely!
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  • King’s Ely Instrumentalists of the Year are announced!

    Talented musicians Lauren Booth and Julian Mak have been crowned King’s Ely’s 2024 Instrumentalists of the Year.
    King’s Ely Instrumentalists of the Year are announced!
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  • alt-J star returns to King’s Ely to adjudicate “incredible” House Music Competition

    Gus Unger-Hamilton – member of the global indie rock band, alt-J – took a trip down memory lane when he returned to King’s Ely; the school where his musical talent was first recognised and nurtured.
    alt-J star returns to King’s Ely to adjudicate “incredible” House Music Competition
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  • ATCL Diploma for skilful King’s Ely pianist

    A young musician at King’s Ely has achieved her Associate of Trinity College London (ATCL) Diploma in piano.
    ATCL Diploma for skilful King’s Ely pianist
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  • King’s Ely pupils’ creative talents shine in ‘A Festival of Music and Dance’

    King’s Ely pupils’ creative talents shine in ‘A Festival of Music and Dance’
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  • King’s Ely duo on fine form in British Biology Olympiad

    TWO King’s Ely Sixth Form students are celebrating success in an international Science competition.
    King’s Ely duo on fine form in British Biology Olympiad
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  • King’s Ely Sports Coach helps England win gold at World Masters Hockey Championships

    A Sports Coach at King’s Ely played a pivotal role in the England Hockey Women's Over 45 team winning gold at the recent World Masters Hockey European Championships.
    King’s Ely Sports Coach helps England win gold at World Masters Hockey Championships
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  • See King's Ely in our All-through Schools Guide

    See King's Ely in our All-through Schools Guide
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  • See King's Ely in our Senior Boarding Schools Guide

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  • King’s Ely golfer qualifies for Faldo Series Junior Tour Grand Final

    KING’S Ely Sixth Form student and skilful golfer, Paul Collington, has driven his way to victory in the eminent Faldo Series Junior Tour.
    King’s Ely golfer qualifies for Faldo Series Junior Tour Grand Final
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King's Ely is
linked with:

King's Ely Acremont Nursery and Pre-Prep
King's Ely Acremont Nursery and Pre-Prep Ely
King's Ely Prep
King's Ely Prep Ely

Essentials

Address
Palace Green, Ely, Cambridgeshire CB7 4EW

Contact
admissions@kingsely.org
01353 660707

Website
kingsely.org

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Term Dates


Open Days

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Senior Open Event
08 March 2025
Senior Open Event
10 May 2025
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