Last updated 28 September 2026
School Guide verdict
King's Ely is an independent mixed secondary in Ely where good GCSE passes sit well above the national average, earning it a 5-star rating from School Guide. At its 2025 ISI inspection, the quality of academic and other achievements was judged excellent. The school combines strong academic outcomes with a distinctive Anglican ethos.
Top grades at GCSE (7-9) and top grades at A level (A*/A)
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King's Ely has been awarded a 5-star rating by School Guide.
In its 2025 ISI inspection, King's Ely was judged excellent in areas including the quality of academic and other achievements, personal development, and the success of the school, alongside a good rating for the effectiveness of governance, leadership and management.
At GCSE, 75.9% of pupils achieve good GCSE passes (5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 including English and maths), which is well above the national average of 38.9%.
King's Ely has 401 pupils enrolled across ages 2 to 19.