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2026 Best Secondary Schools in Ely Area

Ely secondary schools serve a historic cathedral city and surrounding Fenland villages, with 5 schools offering comprehensive education. King's Ely, Soham Village College, and Ely College are the main options for families across Ely, Soham, and Witchford. While secondary schools have an average FMS Inspection Score of 7.2/10, Good band, compared with England's 7.4/10 (Good). The area's village college model provides close-knit learning environments with strong community connections in this distinctive rural setting. Use the search filters to compare schools by Attainment 8 or FMS Inspection Score.

All schools in Ely

Key Performance Metrics for Ely

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Ely46.3

England39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Ely26%

England41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Ely4.1

England4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Ely7.2/10

England7.4/10

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Ely

46.3vsEngland

39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Ely

26%vsEngland

41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Ely

4.1vsEngland

4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Ely

7.2/10vsEngland

7.4/10

Top schools in Ely

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