Ely St Mary's CofE Junior School
High Barns, Ely, CB7 4RBOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Ely St Mary's CofE Junior School is a primary school in Ely for ages 7 to 11. It is one of the 309 schools in Cambridgeshire. It ranks 8th of 18 primary schools in Ely. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in April 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 19 April 2023, report published 21 June 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 19 April 2023
Pupils at Ely St Mary's benefit from the high ambitions that school leaders have for them. The curriculum provides a wide range of opportunities, which enables pupils to thrive and fulfil their potential. Their aspirations are raised, and they learn the value of education. Most pupils are well behaved. They understand and demonstrate the school's 'RESPECT' code and values in, for example, the way they interact with each other and adults. Pupils are tolerant and value each other's differences. Bullying is rare. If it does happen, pupils know teachers will deal with it quickly and effectively. Pupils feel safe, well cared for and happy. Pupils have access to a wide range of opportunities beyond academic learning. They learn to play golf at the local golf club. Every pupil learns at least one musical instrument. Pupils have been given the opportunity to learn how to sail with the local sailing club. Some of those pupils have gone on to successfully compete in national competitions. Many pupils take part in public performances with the school choir.
What the school should improve
- Some teachers do not adapt their teaching quickly enough to meet the needs of all pupils. This means that some pupils spend too long repeating learning activities, whereas others struggle to access tasks and complete them. Leaders should ensure that all teachers are skilled in using appropriate resources to ensure all pupils are doing as well as they should.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
59 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
226 pupils on roll, with places for 480
Schools near Ely St Mary's CofE Junior School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Meadow Infant School | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Isle of Ely Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 71% met the expected standard |
| Lantern Community Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 54% met the expected standard |
| Ely St John's Community Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 68% met the expected standard |
| Downham Feoffees Primary Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 61% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- GRACE SCHOOLS
- Age range
- 7 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Oliver Graves
- Phone
- 01353662163
- Address
- High Barns, Ely, CB7 4RB
- Local authority
- Cambridgeshire
- URN
- 141707
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.