Admissions at King’s Ely, a Private Day and Boarding School for Children Aged 2-18 near Cambridge, in Ely.

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King's Ely Admissions

The Old Palace, the Sixth Form Centre at King's Ely, a Private Day and Boarding School near Cambridge, in Ely.

Welcome to King's Ely Admissions.

From your first call, to your child's first day, we are here to assist you in whatever way we can.

Our role is to make the Admissions Process as smooth, supportive and informing as it can be. No question is too small. No worry too insignificant.

We begin from the point of making sure that King's Ely is the right school for each student and then we navigate, at a pace to suit each application, towards the offer, and acceptance of a place.

Subject to availability and assessment outcomes, admissions to King's Ely is welcomed in all year groups, with our most popular points of entry being into our Nursery, Reception, Years 3, 7, 9 and Sixth Form.

We look forward to hearing from you and to introducing you to all that King's Ely has to offer.

Nick Tappin, Director of Admissions at King's Ely School, a Private Day and Boarding School near Cambridge, in Ely.

Mr Nick Tappin
Director of Admissions

"We knew we had 'found the one' on our first visit to King's Ely. It's not just the beauty and history of the buildings, the majesty of the Cathedral nor the politeness of the students but the overwhelming sense of family and homeliness. The staff are so very kind and thoughtful and it was clear to us that they have the children's best interests at heart."

Mrs Warwick, Year 9 2023

Open Event Dates

Open events are the ideal opportunity to be introduced to the school and to meet staff and pupils.

We are pleased to announce the following Open Event dates.

Saturday 26th September 2026

Nursery and Pre-Prep (Age 2 to Year 2)

Prep (Years 3 to 8)

Senior (Years 9 and Sixth Form)

Saturday 10th October 2026

Sixth Form only

Saturday 13th March 2027

Nursery and Pre-Prep (Age 2 to Year 2)

Prep (Years 3 to 8)

Senior (Years 9 and Sixth Form)

*Please book your place using the booking form.

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School Tours

If you’re interested in a personalised tour of a particular section of our school, please reach out to our Admissions team using the enquiry form. We look forward to welcoming you and tailoring a visit to suit your interests.

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Two King's Ely Nursery students, sitting in a football goal on a warm Summers day.

Nursery Admissions

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Pre-Prep Admissions

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Prep Admissions

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Senior Admissions

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Sixth Form Admissions

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Fees and Charges

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Fees and Remissions

Watercolor of King's Ely senior student taking part in Ely Scheme. King's Ely is a private school in Cambridgeshire

Watercolor of Kings Ely Prep student enjoying drama production

`KING'S ELY ADMISSIONS`

Fees and Charges

If you have any questions please do contact our finance team who will be happy to help.

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Watercolor of King's Ely senior student taking part in Ely Scheme. King's Ely is a private school in Cambridgeshire

`KING'S ELY ADMISSIONS`

Fees and Remissions

We are committed to broadening access to the school through Choral Awards; funded Scholarships; recognising family loyalty; and providing allowances for eligible families.

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ACTIVITIES

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A JOURNEY THAT IS

Uniquely King's

Students at King's Ely, a private day and boarding school in Cambridgeshire, doing the Hoop Trundle outside Ely Cathedral

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PURPOSE
PRACTICE
PLACE
PEOPLE

To prepare each individual to live positive, productive, successful and fulfilled lives, for the betterment of themselves and the world around them.

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To ensure every child feels that they are known, and receives an excellent academic education that inspires curiosity and intellectual adventure.

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To give a sense of place and belonging to all our pupils, and to celebrate our unique environment and make the most of its ecological, historical, artistic, spiritual and economic resources.

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To create a genuinely diverse community, outward and forward-looking and with a shared purpose. To bring into this community the best teachers, pastoral and support staff and students, and to be a source of friends for life.

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