Best primary schools in Ely (2026)
Ely has 4 ranked primary schools with published results. The top-ranked is Isle of Ely Primary School, in the top 28% in England. The average reading, writing & maths here in 2025 was 64%, against 62% for England. 0 are in England's top 10%, and 0 are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
| Rank | School | Reading, writing & maths (2023–2025 average) | Reading, writing & maths 2025 | Trend | Higher standard | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 Top 28% in England |
Isle of Ely Primary School Ely |
68% | 71% | 13% | No rating | |
2 Top 40% in England |
Ely St Mary's CofE Junior School Ely · Church of England |
65% | 61% | 10% | Good | |
3 Top 46% in England |
Lantern Community Primary School Ely |
64% | 54% | 0% | No rating | |
4 Bottom 34% in England |
Ely St John's Community Primary School Ely |
56% | 68% | 13% | Not judged |
Other towns in Cambridgeshire
- Cambourne
- Cambridge
- Godmanchester
- Huntingdon
- March
- Newmarket
- Peterborough
- Soham
- St Ives (Huntingdonshire)
- St Neots
- Wisbech
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Questions
What is the best primary school in Ely?
On exam results over the last three years, Isle of Ely Primary School is the top-ranked primary school in Ely, in the top 28% of schools in England.
How are the schools ranked?
By published Department for Education exam results averaged over three years: for secondary schools, Attainment 8 plus a quarter of the share getting grade 5+ in English and maths; for primary schools, the share reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths plus half the share reaching the higher standard. The order uses the three-year average, so a school can rank above one with a higher single-year result. Schools with fewer than 10 pupils taking the tests are not ranked. Exam results are only part of the picture: visit, read the Ofsted report and check admissions rules, as living nearby does not guarantee a place.