SchoolScoresEly St Mary's CofE Junior School
Academy · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England
Part of GRACE SCHOOLS
High Barns, Ely, CB7 4RB
01353 662163 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 19 April 2023.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
59 pupils in this year group.
61% — 2 points above the Cambridgeshire average, and about the same as the England average.
| Measure | This school | Cambridgeshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 61% | 59% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 10% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 68% | 75% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 71% | 68% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 73% | 72% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 105 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Cambridgeshire. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
This is a Church of England school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Cambridgeshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 2nd highest of 19 state primary schools in Ely. Higher than 74% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 35.0% | 22.5%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 3rd highest of 19 state primary schools in Ely. Higher than 94% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 7.9% | 3.8%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 13th highest of 19 state primary schools in Ely. Higher than 31% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 11.7% | 14.7%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 1st highest of 19 state primary schools in Ely. Higher than 76% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 27.9% | 18.9%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 10th lowest of 19 state primary schools in Ely. Lower than 50% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.0% | 5.0%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 10th lowest of 19 state primary schools in Ely. Lower than 57% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 10.6% | 11.7%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 16th lowest of 19 state primary schools in Ely. Lower than 7% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 8.8 | 4.5 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 16th lowest of 19 state primary schools in Ely. Lower than 10% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.9% | 1.7% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.03% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 2nd highest of 19 state primary schools in Ely. Higher than 78% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 23.1 | 20.5 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 10th highest of 19 state primary schools in Ely. Higher than 48% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 10.6 | 10.1 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 9th highest of 17 state primary schools in Ely. Higher than 37% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 9.3% | 15.9%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Spring Meadow Infant School 0.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024)
- Isle of Ely Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023 · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
- Lantern Community Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014, before conversion), confirmed 2022 · 54% met expected standard (KS2)
- Ely St John's Community Primary School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
- Downham Feoffees Primary Academy 2.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 61% met expected standard (KS2)
- Millfield Primary School 3.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2024 · 66% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Ely St Mary's CofE Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Ely St Mary's CofE Junior School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 19 April 2023.
How did Ely St Mary's CofE Junior School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 61% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, about the same as the England average of 62%.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 141707.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.