King’s Ely
A finalist in the 2020 Independent Schools of the Year Awards, King’s Ely is a leading independent co-educational day and boarding school built on a fascinating history stretching back over 1,000 years, making us one of the oldest schools in the world.
“Something we didn’t appreciate at first but now cherish above all else is the holistic approach King’s Ely takes in growing the whole child.” Forces parents, Mr and Mrs Hamilton-Bing
We serve the academic and pastoral needs of around 1,000 boys and girls from the age of 2 through to 18, with boarders from 7 years old. King’s Ely is nestled in the picturesque cathedral city of Ely, which is just 15 minutes from Cambridge and 1 hour from London, with direct rail links to both. Our privately-run school buses stop at key locations around Cambridgeshire, Suffolk and Norfolk.
The adventure of a King’s Ely education enables pupils of all ages to flourish, from the children in King’s Ely Acremont Pre-Prep to the young men and women in our Sixth Form. Whether a student shines in a classroom, in a laboratory, on a stage, on a pitch or on a mountainside, our school promises an abundance of opportunity for personal development, both academically and socially.
| Head | Mr John Attwater |
| School Type | Combined co-education school |
| Junior Age Range | 7 - 13 |
| Senior Age Range | 13 - 18 |
| Academic | GCSE: Yes Alevel: Yes Int'l Baccalaureate: No |
| Vocational |
| Boarding Fees From | £.00 per term |
| Forces Discount | CEA pay only 10% of boarding fees |
| Total Students | 1050 |
| Youngest Boarder | 8 |
| Junior Boarders | 35 |
| Senior Boarders | 255 |
| Int'l Students | 200 |
| Closest Airport 1 | Stansted (70km) |
| Closest Airport 2 | Gatwick/Heathrow (160km) |