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Isle of Ely Primary School

East Cambridgeshire, CB6 2FGPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Mar 2023
KS2 Results
67%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.1×
Oversubscribed
66 1st-choice / 60 places
Ranking
#5,394
of 13,686 nationally

About Isle of Ely Primary School

Isle of Ely Primary School is a state-funded, mixed primary school in East Cambridgeshire that is currently running above its official capacity, with 446 pupils on roll against a published capacity of 420. This oversubscription is no surprise given the demand: for the 2025/26 academic year, the school received 125 applications for just 60 places, with 66 of those coming as first preferences. The school’s free school meal rate sits at 8. 5%, which is notably lower than the national average for primary schools, suggesting a relatively affluent intake. The school does not have a religious character, and it offers nursery provision for children from age three. With a headteacher in place and a clear signal from parents that this is a popular choice, the school is operating in a competitive local market where five primaries in the local authority hold an Outstanding Ofsted rating.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressSchool Road, Ely, East Cambridgeshire, CB6 2FG
HeadteacherBryony Surtees
Local AuthorityCambridgeshire
Number of Pupils446
Free School Meals (FSM)8.5%
School Capacity446 / 420 (106% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

8 Mar 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (8 Mar 2023): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 1 Sept 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

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Teaching hours

08:30 – 15:00

Breakfast club

07:30-08:30

After-school care

15:00-18:00

Source: isleofelyprimary.org. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Isle of Ely Primary School

Isle of Ely Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.