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Lantern Community Primary School

Nene Road, Ely, CB6 2WL

A Good-rated primary school in Ely where 54% of pupils met the expected standard at KS2.

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Pupils

400

Ages

3-11

FSM

10.8%

Capacity

444

Ofsted

Good

Oct 2022

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

78.0%

Writing

63.0%

Maths

76.0%

RWM Combined

54.0%

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About Lantern Community Primary School

Lantern Community Primary School is a primary school in Ely, Cambridgeshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2022 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 54% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 400 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Nene Road, Ely, CB6 2WL | More schools in Cambridgeshire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Lantern Community Primary School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Oct 2022 — School remains Good
Jul 2014 — Good (predecessor: The Lantern Community Primary)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Lantern Community Primary School

What is Lantern Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Lantern Community Primary School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.

What are Lantern Community Primary School's latest exam results?

Lantern Community Primary School: KS2 2024/25: 54% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Lantern Community Primary School located?

Lantern Community Primary School is a primary school in Ely, Cambridgeshire (CB6 2WL).

How many pupils attend Lantern Community Primary School?

Lantern Community Primary School has around 400 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Lantern Community Primary School with other schools?

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