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Ely College
Downham Road, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB6 2SH, Cambridgeshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
81.4 / 100
Top 19%
Better than 81% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,649
Capacity
1,650
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 49.7, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly excelling in comparison to 69% of schools nationally. Parent satisfaction is relatively high, with 75% recommending the school, although only 39% of students progress to university, and just 3% to top-third institutions. The school may appeal to families seeking a supportive environment with above-average results in English and Maths.
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Last inspected: 11 June 2019Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 49.7 | Top 31% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 74% | Top 29% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 54% | Top 29% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 36% | Top 46% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 24% | Top 46% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 39% | Below avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 3% | Below avg |
Based on 90 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (293 responses)
★★★★★3.6
Good range of extra-curricular
92%
Good range of subjects
91%
School keeps me informed
85%
My child feels safe
80%
Progress is communicated
80%
My child is happy
79%
School has high expectations
78%
My child makes good progress
77%
I'd recommend this school
75%
Behaviour is good
69%
School supports development
68%
School responds to concerns
54%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British73.6%
White Other6.9%
Mixed Other2.7%
Asian Other1.9%
Mixed W+Asian1.8%
Black Other0.8%
Other0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Black African0.7%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
traveller_irish0.2%
White Irish0.1%
Asian Indian0.1%
Asian Pakistani0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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52.40659, 0.25746 · CB6 2SH
School details
Local authorityCambridgeshire
RegionEast of England
URN143404
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.elycollege.com
Frequently asked questions
What is Ely College rated by Ofsted?
Ely College was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 June 2019.
Is Ely College a good school?
Ely College scores 81.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 19% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Ely College?
Based on 293 Ofsted Parent View responses, Ely College receives a satisfaction score of 73% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Ely College in GCSEs?
Ely College achieved an Attainment 8 score of 49.7. 74% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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