King’s Ely 

Our school was first established to educate the boy choristers of the worshipping community of Ely over 1,000 years ago. In the 11th century, King Edward the Confessor was educated here and throughout our history we have maintained strong links with Ely Cathedral.

In 1541, King Henry VIII founded a College of Canons at Ely Cathedral to replace the monks whose monastery had been dissolved in 1539 and the school received its Royal Charter. For much of the school’s history, the King’s Scholars constituted the entire school. Over the centuries, the school has grown to number nearly 1,000 pupils, with children of all faiths and none and from every corner of the globe. In 1970, King’s Ely became co-educational and in 1973, Queen Elizabeth II visited the school and instituted the first Queen’s Scholars.

Despite being over 1,000 years old, King’s Ely is at the forefront of educational discourse nationally, especially so over the past decade. Although we cherish our history, schools are about the todays and tomorrows of our pupils, and while we learn from the past, we look to the future. Today, King’s Ely is a vibrant community that offers all you would expect of a 21st century school and a great deal more

There are four section of the schools as follows:-

King’s Acremont Nursery
age 2 ¾ – 4 years
King’s Acremont Pre-Prep
age 4 – 7 years
King’s Junior School
age 7-13 years
King’s Senior School
age 13-18 years

Our unique location in the historic cathedral city of Ely in rural Cambridgeshire is central to our identity. Set in the shadow of one of the most magnificent cathedrals in the world, the school provides a secure and beautiful suburban setting, allowing pupils freedom of movement in a friendly and open learning environment.

A five-minute walk takes you to the tranquil setting of the River Ouse and the King’s Ely Boathouse. From here, students enjoy and benefit from one of the best stretches of river in the UK, alongside rowers from Cambridge University.

King’s Ely is situated just 15 minutes north of Cambridge and just over an hour from London by train. We are a short walk from Ely train station, which provides direct rail links to Cambridge, London, Peterborough and The Fens.

For more information, please contact Tel. 02 637 8778

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