Special schoolData as of May 2026

Highfield Ely Academy

Downham Road, Ely, CB6 1BD

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Pupils

123

Ages

2-19

FSM

52.3%

Capacity

134

Ofsted

Good

May 2024

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

0.0%

Writing

0.0%

Maths

0.0%

RWM Combined

0.0%

Trend — Expected Standard % & Higher Standard %

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GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8

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Progress 8?

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9-7 Grades

N/A

Basics 9-5

N/A

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

DfE school-level GCSE grade distribution is available from 2023/24 onwards; no data for earlier years

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About Highfield Ely Academy

Highfield Ely Academy is a secondary school in Ely, Cambridgeshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2024 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 0% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 123 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Downham Road, Ely, CB6 1BD | More schools in Cambridgeshire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Highfield Ely Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

May 2024 — School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next
Oct 2014 — Good (predecessor: Highfield Special School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Highfield Ely Academy

What is Highfield Ely Academy's Ofsted rating?

Highfield Ely Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.

What are Highfield Ely Academy's latest exam results?

Highfield Ely Academy: KS2 2024/25: 0% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Highfield Ely Academy located?

Highfield Ely Academy is a secondary school in Ely, Cambridgeshire (CB6 1BD).

How many pupils attend Highfield Ely Academy?

Highfield Ely Academy has around 123 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Highfield Ely Academy with other schools?

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