King's Ely is a GCSE / A-Level school in Ely, United Kingdom. It serves 1,042 students for students aged 2–18.
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King's Ely is an independent co-educational day and boarding school nestled in the cathedral city of Ely, Cambridgeshire, serving approximately 1,000 students aged 2-18. The school combines over 1,000 years of history with modern teaching facilities and is renowned for academic excellence, particularly in rowing, arts, and outdoor education, with 98% of students gaining places at their first or insurance choice universities.
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Why Families Choose
- Exceptional rowing reputation with access to one of the best stretches of river in the country
- Arts deeply embedded in school culture
- Outstanding A-Level results with highest on record
- Historic links to Ely Cathedral and unique spiritual setting
- Comprehensive outdoor education and Duke of Edinburgh opportunities
- Innovative teaching approaches and strong pastoral care
Boarding Life
Boarders live in picturesque boarding houses well led by caring housemasters and housemistresses. A strong pastoral structure where childhood is respected and cherished.
Day Boarding, Flexi Boarding, Full Boarding, Weekly Boarding (Monday to Friday), Weekly Boarding (Monday to Sunday). Boarders, including Ely Cathedral Boy and Girl Choristers, live in picturesque boarding houses led by housemasters and housemistresses. Boarding age 8-18.
Student Life
Picturesque boarding houses with housemasters and housemistresses
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School Background
Independent
Church of England
Highest A Level results on record