King's Ely School
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ⓘ Why King's Ely School?
King's Ely School is a historic school with over 1,000 years of heritage, blending ancient traditions with a modern approach to education. The school offers programmes from junior years through to Sixth Form, including GCSE and A-Level, preparing students for entry to leading universities worldwide.
Set in the historic cathedral city of Ely in Cambridgeshire, just 15 minutes from Cambridge, the school occupies a stunning campus next to the magnificent Ely Cathedral. Modern teaching facilities blend seamlessly with historic buildings, creating a truly unique learning environment.
King's Ely welcomes students aged 7 to 18 (boarding from age 9). The school is known for its strong academic results, its choral singing tradition at the cathedral, and the warm, family-like atmosphere of a small cathedral city.
Set in the historic cathedral city of Ely in Cambridgeshire, just 15 minutes from Cambridge, the school occupies a stunning campus next to the magnificent Ely Cathedral. Modern teaching facilities blend seamlessly with historic buildings, creating a truly unique learning environment.
King's Ely welcomes students aged 7 to 18 (boarding from age 9). The school is known for its strong academic results, its choral singing tradition at the cathedral, and the warm, family-like atmosphere of a small cathedral city.
The school at a glance:
✅ Founded in 973 — one of the oldest schools in Britain with over 1,000 years of history
✅ Around 1,000 students — from the UK and international families, forming a close-knit community
✅ Around 70% of students board — fully immersed in school life
✅ 65%+ A*/A grades at A-Level* — consistently strong academic results
✅ Ely Cathedral choral tradition — a unique opportunity to sing in one of England's great cathedrals
✅ 15 minutes from Cambridge — with access to university lectures, museums, and cultural life
✅ Founded in 973 — one of the oldest schools in Britain with over 1,000 years of history
✅ Around 1,000 students — from the UK and international families, forming a close-knit community
✅ Around 70% of students board — fully immersed in school life
✅ 65%+ A*/A grades at A-Level* — consistently strong academic results
✅ Ely Cathedral choral tradition — a unique opportunity to sing in one of England's great cathedrals
✅ 15 minutes from Cambridge — with access to university lectures, museums, and cultural life
🫰 Tuition fees
With on-campus boarding
from £ 37,000
per year
(9–18 years)
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📋 Independent analytical report on
King's Ely School
King's Ely School
What is report reveals:
✓ Student nationalities and international mix
✓ Balance of boys and girls
✓ Proportion of overseas and UK students
✓ Number of boarders and day pupils
✓ Age range across the school
✓ Boarding capacity and accommodation style
✓ Academic pathways and educational focus
✓ School atmosphere, culture and daily environment
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✓ Balance of boys and girls
✓ Proportion of overseas and UK students
✓ Number of boarders and day pupils
✓ Age range across the school
✓ Boarding capacity and accommodation style
✓ Academic pathways and educational focus
✓ School atmosphere, culture and daily environment
✓ 📄View a sample report (PDF)
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🧑🎓 Facts about King's Ely School
📗 Key facts
⚫ Founded in 973
⚫ Age range: 7 to 18 (boarding from age 9, Years 4–5 to Year 13)
⚫ GCSE and A-Level programmes — traditional British education with over 1,000 years of history
⚫ Located next to Ely Cathedral — one of England's greatest cathedrals
⚫ Around 1,000 students, approximately 70% boarders
📊 Rankings and statistics
⚫ 65%+ A*/A grades at A-Level
⚫ 75%+ grades 9–7 at GCSE
⚫ Most leavers go on to Russell Group universities — including regular offers from Oxford and Cambridge
⚫ Strong musical heritage — with Ely Cathedral choristers
⚫ One of the oldest schools in the UK with an unbroken tradition of education
📍 Location
⚫ 15 minutes from Cambridge, 1 hour from London by train
⚫ Located in the historic cathedral city of Ely in Cambridgeshire
⚫ Next to the magnificent Ely Cathedral on the scenic riverbanks
⚫ 30 minutes from Stansted Airport
⚫ On site: historic buildings and modern teaching facilities, science labs, sports centre, theatre, music school, playing fields
🏆 Boarding
⚫ Eight boarding houses with a family feel
⚫ Modern residences with comfortable accommodation
⚫ Resident houseparents with support teams
⚫ Over 60 clubs and activities: rugby, hockey, cricket, cathedral choral singing, music, drama, art
⚫ Weekend programme with trips to Cambridge, London, and cultural events in the cathedral city
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Our team has years of experience working with leading schools in England and knows each school's requirements inside out. We help prepare documents correctly, organise testing and interviews, and advise on visa applications.
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We help you avoid common pitfalls and give you confidence in a successful outcome — especially in a competitive international admissions landscape.