Schools in Ely
Ely has 26 schools: 19 primary and 7 secondary or all-through. 76% of the 25 schools with an Ofsted grade are rated Good or better (Strong standard or better under the new report cards). Among secondary schools, Ely College has the highest Attainment 8 score (53.7 in 2026). Among primary schools, Mepal and Witcham Church of England Primary School has the highest share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (100% in 2025).
- 27 schools
- 7 secondary
- 19 primary
Secondary Schools in Ely
Ranked by Attainment 8, the average GCSE score per pupil. Progress 8 is from the latest year published.
| # | School | Ofsted | Attainment 8 | Progress 8 | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ely College | Good | 53.7 (2026) | +0.65 (2024) | 1,635 |
| 2 | Soham Village College | Outstanding | 52.5 (2026) | +0.75 (2024) | 1,436 |
| 3 | Witchford Village College | Good | 42.3 (2026) | +0.05 (2024) | 804 |
| 4 | Vista Academy Littleport | Needs attention | 40.3 (2026) | -0.51 (2024) | 547 |
| 5 | Highfield Ely Academy | – | – | – | 134 |
| 6 | Highfield Littleport Academy | Urgent improvement | – | – | 162 |
| 7 | The Harbour School | Requires Improvement | – | – | 95 |
Primary Schools in Ely
Ranked by the percentage of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Year 6.
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