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King's Ely Senior School

Ely, Cambridgeshire, England CB7 4DB
Tel: +44 (0) 1353 660700
Web: https://www.kingsely.org/kings-ely-senior/

Private School (Fee Paying) Co-Educational 13 - 18 Years Day & Boarding (Full)

King’s Ely Senior is a school steeped in history but with a forward thinking, progressive outlook.

We are down to earth, but with a sense of ambition and a genuinely holistic approach, a school where there is a refreshing balance between academic challenge and character development.

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What We Offer

  • Business studies
  • Classics
  • Design Technology
  • Drama/Theatre
  • Economics
  • Painting/Sculpture
  • Philosophy/Ethics
  • Photography
  • Psychology
  • Chinese
  • English As Foreign/2nd Language
  • French
  • German
  • Greek
  • Latin
  • Spanish
  • Archery
  • Badminton
  • Cricket
  • Cross-Country
  • Fencing
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Hockey
  • Martial Arts
  • Netball
  • Rugby
  • Squash
  • Swimming
  • Tennis
  • Adventure Training
  • Ballet
  • Canoeing
  • Dance
  • Drama
  • Duke of Edinburgh
  • Horse Riding & Management
  • Public Speaking
  • Rowing
  • Sailing
  • Shooting
    • All denominations welcome
    • Church of England
    • Dyslexia or Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLD)
    • Armed Forces Children
    • Diplomatic Children
    • Expatriate Children
    • Gifted Children
    • International Students
    • Rail Services
    • School Bus Service
    • Special Diets

    Word From The Head

    Head Photo

    Jane Thomas Head of King's Ely Senior


    King's Ely has a rich history, stretching back over 1,000 years, yet has an outlook firmly fixed on the future.

    I occasionally describe King's Ely as a 'school with soul' and I hope each student, in different ways, fully benefits from their experience as part of our community.

    As Head of the Senior School, my vision is to build on the school’s many strengths while continuing to foster an environment where every student feels known, supported, and inspired to thrive.

    I am passionate about creating opportunities that allow young people to discover their own passions, challenge themselves, and develop confidence and character to make a positive difference in the wider world.

    Fees

    Annual Day Fees *£32223 to £32913
    Annual Weekly Boarding Fees *£0 to £0
    Annual Full Boarding Fees *£48531 to £49917
    * Currency: GB Pound

    Number Of Pupils

    169Day108
    88Full Boarding74
    0Weekly Boarding0
    Boys Girls

    Admissions

    Scholarships and Bursaries

    • Academic
    • Armed forces discounts or bursaries
    • Art
    • Choral
    • Clergy/Ministers
    • Drama
    • Financial Assistance
    • Music
    • Organ
    • Siblings
    • Sixth Form
    • Sport

    Admissions Process

    • Common Entrance
    • Entry test or exam
    • Interview

    Open Days, Visits & Events

    26-09-2026 - Open Event

    Saturday 26th September 2026
    Nursery and Pre-Prep (Age 2 to Year 2)
    Prep (Years 3 to 8)
    Senior (Years 9 and Sixth Form)

    (Please quote isbi.com when booking)

    10-10-2026 - Sixth Form Open Event

    Saturday 10th October 2026
    Sixth Form only

    % Pupils Gaining
    GCSE/IGCSE Passes 7 - 9

    % Pupils Gaining
    A Level Grades A – C

    IB Score
     

    School Reviews

    Parents


    King’s Ely stood out for us for being so well-rounded, with such a welcoming, family and community feel.  

    Parents


    Academic excellence goes without saying. We feel that both our children are stretched to the best of their abilities, without being pressurised or overwhelmed  

    ISI Inspection


    Pupils’ work throughout the school is beyond and well beyond age-related expectations”.  

    ISI Inspection


    Pupils are deeply engaged in the learning process, and a very large majority of pupils and parents commented on the help and encouragement they receive from supportive, experienced and dedicated staff when they experience problems with their work.  

    Parents


    The decision to move our children to King’s Ely was not an easy one, but with the benefit of over a year’s hindsight it was the best move for them educationally that we could have made.  

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