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Ely College

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Ely College

Downham Road, Ely, CB6 2SH

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Pupils
1,649
Ages
11-18
FSM
15.3%
Attainment 8
49.6
Ofsted
Good
Jun 2019

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
49.6
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
24.5%
Basics 9-5
53.2%

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 (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
36.3%
EBacc APS
4.32
EBacc 9-5
17.3%
EBacc 9-4
23.9%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
25.06
A*-A Grades
6.2%
A*-B Grades
25.4%
AAB+ %
0.0%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 122 students entered

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About Ely College

Ely College is a secondary school in Ely, Cambridgeshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2019 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 49.6. The school has around 1,649 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Downham Road, Ely, CB6 2SH | More schools in Cambridgeshire

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Mar 2025 — Improved significantly
  2. Jun 2019 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Ely College

What is Ely College's Ofsted rating?
Ely College received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2019 inspection.
What are Ely College's latest exam results?
Ely College: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 49.6. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Ely College located?
Ely College is a secondary school in Ely, Cambridgeshire (CB6 2SH).
How many pupils attend Ely College?
Ely College has around 1,649 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Ely College with other schools?
View Ely College's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Cambridgeshire.