Ely St Mary's CofE Junior School

About Ely St Mary's CofE Junior School

Ely St Mary's CofE Junior School earned a Good rating in its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2023, with inspectors particularly impressed by its leadership and management, which were judged Outstanding, and personal development, also rated Outstanding. The school's academic story is best told through its Key Stage 2 results for the 2023/24 academic year, where 71% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined. That figure sits comfortably above the local authority average of 58% for primary schools, and places the school 4th out of 27 schools in East Cambridgeshire. In the wider East of England region, it ranks in the top 25% of all primary schools, and nationally it sits in the top 28%. These outcomes suggest a school that is consistently delivering above-average results for its pupils.

Looking closer at the individual subject scores, reading and maths are clear strengths. 87% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, with 33% reaching the higher standard, while in maths 84% met the expected standard and 24% achieved the higher mark. Writing is slightly lower, with 76% at expected and 13% at the higher level, but still well above the national average for primary schools. The average scaled scores are 106 for reading and 105 for maths, both above the national benchmark of 100. The school's overall ranking score of 71 reflects solid, consistent performance across the core subjects. Compared with its previous inspection in 2017, when it was also rated Good, the school has maintained its standard while improving in leadership and personal development to Outstanding.

Ely St Mary's is a Church of England junior school for children aged 7 to 11, with 240 pupils on roll against a capacity of 480, so there is room for growth. It serves a community where 35% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average, and the school offers a range of SEND provisions including support for autistic spectrum disorder, speech and language needs, and social and emotional mental health. Facilities include a library, sensory room, sports hall, art studios and a chapel, and the school runs clubs for chess, science and art, plus sports such as gymnastics, swimming, cricket and football. For families in East Cambridgeshire looking for a Church of England primary with strong academic outcomes and a well-regarded pastoral environment, this school is a solid choice.

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