Prep School

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King's Ely Prep School

King’s Ely Prep children running outside with Ely Cathedral in the background

King’s Ely Prep children running outside with Ely Cathedral in the background

King's Ely Prep School is, quite simply, a very special place. 

Simon Kibbler, Head of King's Ely Prep

simon kibler
Head of King's Ely prep

As a member of our school, whether as a pupil or a parent, you are a member of a distinctive community, where the lasting impression will be one of warmth, kindness, and friendliness.

We aim to provide a first-class education, where every child is given the opportunity to achieve their full potential within a broad range of academic, cultural, and sporting opportunities. 

We endeavour to uphold the values of respect, kindness, loyalty, and honesty, which are central to all that we do. King's Ely Prep School is, quite simply, a very special place. 

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King's Ely Prep teacher helping Prep student in classroom

Academic

Watercolor of King's Ely Prep teacher helping Prep student in classroom

King's Ely Prep students walking outside and laughing together

Pastoral

Watercolor of King's Ely Prep students walking outside and laughing together

King's Ely Choristers singing in Ely Cathedral

Choristers

Watercolor of King's Ely Choristers singing in Ely Cathedral

Boarding students at King's Ely Prep, a private school in Cambridgeshire

Boarding 

Watercolor of boarding students at King's Ely Prep, a private school in Cambridgeshire

Peter Pan production at King's Ely, a private school in Cambridgeshire

Co-Curricular

Watercolor of Peter Pan production at King's Ely, a private school in Cambridgeshire

Watercolor of King's Ely Prep teacher helping Prep student in classroom King's Ely Prep teacher helping Prep student in classroom

KING'S ELY PREP

Academic

Our creative approach to education ensures coverage of the curriculum through different learning styles, giving all students the chance to learn in a way that suits them best, whether this is by seeing, hearing or doing.

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King's Ely Prep students walking outside and laughing together Watercolor of King's Ely Prep students walking outside and laughing together
KING'S ELY PREP

Pastoral

Every student at King’s Ely Prep is important to us and the team of adults working with them invest a great deal of energy ensuring they get to know each student individually.

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Watercolor of King's Ely Choristers singing in Ely Cathedral King's Ely Choristers singing in Ely Cathedral

KING'S ELY PREP

Choristers

Choristers receive a specialist musical education and are treated as professional musicians from the start, interacting and performing with professional singers, organists, and conductors on a daily basis.

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Watercolor of boarding students at King's Ely Prep, a private school in CambridgeshireBoarding students at King's Ely Prep, a private school in Cambridgeshire
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Boarding

King’s Ely Prep is home to approximately 40 boy and girl boarders who enjoy two spectacular buildings as their homes.

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Watercolor of Peter Pan production at King's Ely, a private school in Cambridgeshire Peter Pan production at King's Ely, a private school in Cambridgeshire

KING'S ELY PREP

Co-Curricular

Embracing and fuelling our students’ talent and enthusiasm help to promote strong self-esteem and a positive attitude towards learning and development.

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King's Ely students doing the Hoop Trundle outside Ely Cathedral

King's Ely students doing the Hoop Trundle outside Ely Cathedral

  • 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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