About King's Ely
King's Ely is an independent day and boarding school located in the beautiful city of Cambridgeshire. The school has a rich history dating back to 970 AD when it was founded as a monastery. Today, King's Ely is one of the most prestigious schools in the UK, offering an exceptional education to students from all over the world.
At King's Ely, we believe that every child has unique talents and abilities that need to be nurtured and developed. Our mission is to provide a supportive environment where students can explore their interests, develop their skills, and achieve their full potential.
Our academic program is designed to challenge and inspire students at every level. We offer a broad range of subjects including English literature, mathematics, science, languages (including Latin), humanities (history/geography), art & design technology (DT) music & drama - all taught by highly qualified teachers who are passionate about their subjects.
In addition to our academic program, we offer a wide range of extracurricular activities that allow students to pursue their interests outside the classroom. These include sports teams such as rugby football cricket hockey netball tennis athletics swimming rowing sailing equestrianism fencing shooting archery martial arts dance yoga fitness clubs like chess debating drama music choir orchestra jazz band rock band photography film-making cookery gardening environmental club charity work community service volunteering Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme etc.
We also have excellent facilities on campus including modern classrooms equipped with state-of-the-art technology; science labs; art studios; music practice rooms; drama studios; sports fields/courts/gyms/pools/halls/stables/boats etc.; libraries with extensive collections of books/e-books/journals/magazines/newspapers/DVDs/CDs etc.; IT suites with computers/printers/scanners/copiers/Wi-Fi access etc.; boarding houses with comfortable bedrooms/lounges/kitchens/bathrooms/showers/laundry rooms/study areas/common rooms/games rooms/tuck shops/chapels/gardens/playgrounds etc.
At King's Ely we pride ourselves on our strong sense of community spirit which fosters mutual respect kindness tolerance understanding friendship teamwork leadership responsibility citizenship global awareness cultural diversity social justice environmental sustainability spiritual development personal growth resilience creativity innovation entrepreneurship critical thinking problem-solving communication collaboration self-confidence self-esteem emotional intelligence mindfulness well-being happiness fulfilment success!
We welcome applications from families who share our values and aspirations for excellence in education. Whether you are looking for day or boarding places for your child(ren) aged 2-18 years old please contact us today for more information about admissions procedures fees scholarships bursaries open days taster sessions virtual tours testimonials alumni network events news updates FAQs or any other queries you may have - we would be delighted to hear from you!