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Highfield Ely Academy
Downham Road, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB6 1BD, Cambridgeshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
47.9 / 100
Bottom 48%
Better than 48% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
123
Capacity
134
Ages
2–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
92%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this academy offers a supportive environment for students aged 2-19. However, it currently shows limited performance data, particularly at the KS2 level, where no pupils reached expected or higher standards in reading, writing, and maths. While the school has strengths, parents may want to consider these academic results when making their decision.
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Last inspected: 8 October 2014Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 0% | No UK data |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | No UK data |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British77.2%
White Other7.3%
Mixed Other3.3%
Gypsy/Roma2.4%
Black African2.4%
Asian Pakistani2.4%
Asian Other1.6%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.8%
Black Other0.8%
Other0.8%
Location
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52.40428, 0.25959 · CB6 1BD
School details
Local authorityCambridgeshire
RegionEast of England
URN143111
School typeAcademy special converter
Websitewww.highfieldschoolely.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Highfield Ely Academy rated by Ofsted?
Highfield Ely Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 October 2014.
Is Highfield Ely Academy a good school?
Highfield Ely Academy scores 47.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 48% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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