Senior School

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King's Ely Senior School

Watercolour photograph of students socialising at King's Ely, a private school in Cambridgeshire

Photograph of students socialising at King's Ely, a private school in Cambridgeshire

Jonathan Shaw, Head of Senior School at King's Ely, a private school in Cambridgeshire

Jonathan Shaw
Head of King's Ely Senior

King’s Ely Senior is a school steeped in history but with a forward thinking, progressive outlook.

We are down to earth, but with a sense of ambition and a genuinely holistic approach, a school where there is a refreshing balance between academic challenge and character development.

We believe outstanding academic results are best achieved when pupils enjoy coming to school each day and for this reason pupil wellbeing is paramount.

We actively encourage every student to find their niche beyond the academic curriculum, whether it is performing on stage, rowing on the river, competing on the sports field or helping at Ely Scheme.

We want every student to leave King’s Ely Senior with a strong moral compass and the character, skills and values to guide them successfully through life.

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King's Ely Senior students in the classroom. King's Ely is a co-educational private school in Cambridgeshire

Academic

Watercolor of King's Ely Senior students in the classroom. King's Ely is a co-educational private school in Cambridgeshire

King's Ely Senior students playing Rugby on King's Ely playing fields. King's Ely is a private school in Ely, Cambridgeshire

Sport

Watercolor of King's Ely Senior students playing Rugby on King's Ely playing fields. King's Ely is a private school in Ely, Cambridgeshire

King's Ely Senior student taking part in Ely Scheme. King's Ely is a private school in Ely, Cambridgeshire

Ely Scheme

Watercolor of King's Ely Senior student taking part in Ely Scheme. King's Ely is a private school in Ely, Cambridgeshire

King’s Ely Senior student taking part in Ely Scheme. King's Ely is a private school in Cambridgeshire

Co-Curricular

Watercolor of King’s Ely Senior student taking part in Ely Scheme. King's Ely is a private school in Cambridgeshire

King's Ely boarding students visiting Cambridge Aqua Park. King's Ely is a boarding school in Cambridgeshire.

Boarding 

Watercolor of King's Ely boarding students visiting Cambridge Aqua Park. King's Ely is a boarding school in Cambridgeshire.

King's Ely Senior student with a member of staff. King's Ely is a private school in Cambridgeshire.

Pastoral

Watercolor of King's Ely Senior student with a member of staff. King's Ely is a private school in Cambridgeshire.

King's Ely Sixth Form students sitting outside The Old Palace. King's Ely Sixth Form is a private Sixth Form in Cambridgeshire.

Sixth Form

King's Ely Sixth Form students sitting outside The Old Palace. King's Ely Sixth Form is a private Sixth Form in Cambridgeshire.

Watercolor of King's Ely Senior students in the classroom. King's Ely is a co-educational private school in CambridgeshireKing's Ely Senior students in the classroom. King's Ely is a co-educational private school in Cambridgeshire
KING'S ELY SENIOR

Academic

Education at King’s Ely Senior is an education for life; inquisitive minds are nurtured in order to stimulate a life-long love of learning.

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Watercolor of King's Ely Senior students playing Rugby on King's Ely playing fields. King's Ely is a private school in Ely, CambridgeshireKing's Ely Senior students playing Rugby on King's Ely playing fields. King's Ely is a private school in Ely, Cambridgeshire
KING'S ELY SENIOR

Sport 

We believe that all students should enjoy a wide a range of sporting experiences, whilst at the same time making the most of opportunities to excel.

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Watercolor of King's Ely Senior student taking part in Ely Scheme. King's Ely is a private school in Ely, Cambridgeshire King's Ely Senior student taking part in Ely Scheme. King's Ely is a private school in Ely, Cambridgeshire

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Ely Scheme

From the high peaks of the Andes and Himalayas to the gushing torrents of the rivers in the Alps, the Ely Scheme offers boundless opportunities for pupils to explore and learn through outdoor education.

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Watercolor of King’s Ely Senior student taking part in Ely Scheme. King's Ely is a private school in Cambridgeshire King’s Ely Senior student taking part in Ely Scheme. King's Ely is a private school in Cambridgeshire

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Co-Curricular

Co-curricular activities are important to the development of all students and is an outlet for the skills and aptitudes that enhance life.

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Watercolor of King's Ely boarding students visiting Cambridge Aqua Park. King's Ely is a boarding school in Cambridgeshire. King's Ely boarding students visiting Cambridge Aqua Park. King's Ely is a boarding school in Cambridgeshire.

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Boarding

Our vibrant boarding community lies at the heart of King’s Ely. British and international students from around the world are able to live, work and socialise together, sharing all aspects of school and boarding house life.

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Watercolor of King's Ely Senior student with a member of staff. King's Ely is a private school in Cambridgeshire. King's Ely Senior student with a member of staff. King's Ely is a private school in Cambridgeshire.

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Pastoral

Deemed in our latest inspection report to be ‘outstanding’, our pastoral care at King’s Ely underpins all we do.

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Watercolor of King's Ely Sixth Form students sitting outside The Old Palace. King's Ely Sixth Form is a private Sixth Form in Cambridgeshire.King's Ely Sixth Form students sitting outside The Old Palace. King's Ely Sixth Form is a private Sixth Form in Cambridgeshire.

Sixth Form

The Sixth Form experience at King’s Ely is so much more than studying for your A Levels. There is a whole new range of learning opportunities. Yes, we will prime you for academic success, but we will also empower you.

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King's Ely students doing the Hoop Trundle outside Ely Cathedral

King's Ely students doing the Hoop Trundle outside Ely Cathedral

  • PURPOSE
  • PRACTICE
  • PLACE
  • PEOPLE

To prepare each individual to live positive, productive, successful and fulfilled lives, for the betterment of themselves and the world around them.

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To ensure every child feels that they are known, and receives an excellent academic education that inspires curiosity and intellectual adventure. 

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To give a sense of place and belonging to all our pupils, and to celebrate our unique environment and make the most of its ecological, historical, artistic, spiritual and economic resources.

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To create a genuinely diverse community, outward and forward-looking and with a shared purpose. To bring into this community the best teachers, pastoral and support staff and students, and to be a source of friends for life. 

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