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Years 5&6 Boys Football Tournament Launches Inter-Primary Sports Year in Ely

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The first inter-school primary tournament of the new academic year, organised by Active Play Education, took place on Friday 26 September at the Ely Outdoor Sports Association. Seven teams from local schools — Ely St John’s Community Primary, Ely St Mary’s Church of England Junior, Isleham Church of England Primary, Isle of Ely Primary, Little …

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Breaking ground: work begins on transformative extension for Highfield Littleport Academy

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++ New building will feature state-of-the-art sensory room for students with diverse needs ++ Staff and students at Highfield Littleport Academy in Ely are excited to have marked the start of building work for the school’s extension, with students helping to ceremoniously break the ground. The students were joined by Lynsey Holzer, CEO of The …

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Ely College’s OLIVER! Delights Audiences with Three Sold-Out Performances

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Ely College wowed audiences with three sold-out performances of Oliver! on the 15th, 16th, and 17th of January. After months of hard work, the talented cast and crew transformed Needham’s Hall into a stunning stage for Lionel Bart’s beloved musical. A West End-Worthy Production Principal Simon Warburton praised the students, calling the show “worthy of …

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Ely College Celebrates Impressive GCSE Achievements

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Ely College, part of Meridian Trust, is celebrating another year of exceptional GCSE results, with students and staff reflecting on a fantastic set of achievements. Principal Simon Warburton expressed his pride, saying: “We are delighted with the results of our Year 11 cohort, who approached their studies with incredible maturity and dedication. They deserve to …

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Bishop Laney Sixth Form students and staff celebrate Post-16 success

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Students at Bishop Laney Sixth Form, part of Meridian Trust, have achieved a fantastic set of Post-16 results this year. Adam Steels, Head of Bishop Laney Sixth Form, said: “I am so very pleased for all our students, whether heading to university, into employment or onto further study through apprenticeships. They should all be proud …

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King’s Ely students’ excellent A-Level results

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King’s Ely students are celebrating a superb set of A-Level results today (August 15th), with almost half of all grades achieved being A*-A.    The vast majority of our 95-strong Year 13 cohort have once again secured places at their first-choice universities and institutions, not just in the UK, but across the globe. This year, a …

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Ely College awarded prestigious national ‘Centre of Excellence’ award for Oracy

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Staff at Ely College, part of Meridian Trust, are proud to have received a coveted Oracy Centre of Excellence award from the national oracy charity, Voice 21, for their work in developing students’ speaking and listening skills.  Voice 21 works with more than 1000 schools nationally, and Ely College was one of only 24 to …

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Inter School Mixed Football Tournament for Years 5 & 6

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It was a beautiful day on Thursday 20th June for the year 5 and 6 inter school mixed football tournament organised by ActivePlay Education and held at Ely Outdoor Sports Association!  12 teams from 9 schools across East Cambridgeshire – Ely St John’s, Fordham, Isle of Ely, Mepal & Witcham, Millfield, Rackham, Robert Arkenstall, Stretham …

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Babylon ARTS and Highfield Littleport Academy Celebrate Nature, Art and Creative Collaboration!

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On Thursday 6th June, Babylon ARTS and Highfield Littleport Academy celebrated the culmination of a large ongoing creative project, made possible by funding from The National Lottery Heritage Fund. This event showcased the creative work completed by the students and artists involved, while also offering further creative activities and reflectionon the project. In 2023 Babylon …

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Grant Funds New Wildlife Habitats at Lantern School

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CHILDREN at an Ely primary school hope new wildlife habitats will encourage newts and lizards to their Forest School. Last week youngsters at the Lantern Community Primary School helped install four small bird nest boxes and four open nest boxes around Forest School, as well as admiring new refuges for amphibians, reptiles and bugs. The …

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King’s Ely student triumphant in 2024 Young Organists’ Competition

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A skillful musician at King’s Ely is celebrating success in a national competition. Thomas Strudwick, who is in Year 10 at King’s Ely Senior, has been crowned the ‘Intermediate Class’ winner of this year’s Young Organists’ Competition. The contest is organised by the School Organists’ Association, which was launched in 2020 to support organists and …

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Photography Competition Victory Continues for King’s Ely!

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Eleven King’s Ely photography students had their images shortlisted in an international competition – two of whom proceeded to be crowned category winners. Hundreds of photographers from across the globe entered this year’s ‘Beyond the Frame’ competition, which is organised annually by Norwich University of the Arts (NUA) and Canon to celebrate the creativity and …

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Annual Ely College Science Festival caps off a busy week of trips, PLEDGES and much more!

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British Science Week (8th -17th March) is an exciting time for students and teachers alike, as it provides a special platform to showcase the wonders of science and its many connections to our daily lives. Celebrating its 30th anniversary, this year’s British Science Week theme was ‘TIME’. Ely College have been ‘maximising the minutes’, packing in …

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King’s Ely Instrumentalists of the Year are announced!

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Talented musicians Lauren Booth and Julian Mak have been crowned King’s Ely’s 2024 Instrumentalists of the Year.  Students in Years 9 to 13 spent weeks battling it out in a series of heats, all vying for a place at the school’s annual Instrumental Festival Finalists’ Concert, which was held in Ely Cathedral’s beautiful South Transept. …

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ATCL Diploma for skilful King’s Ely pianist 

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A young musician at King’s Ely has achieved her Associate of Trinity College London (ATCL) Diploma in piano. The ATCL is equivalent in standard to the first-year recital of an undergraduate degree, but King’s Ely Sixth Form student, Sayuri Okunushi, has earned hers, aged just 18. Trinity Performance Diplomas are the organisation’s most advanced performance …

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Soham Village College GCSE Results 2023

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Students from Soham Village College are celebrating their GCSE results. Notable performances were made by students of all abilities including Jason Angove; Thomas Assheton; William Botcher; Ella Brown; Logan Bye; Sarah Cross; Danny Dean; Tabitha Dyer-Stephens; Freddie Emms; Elsie May Enrico; Madison Ford; Emily Franklin; Finley Froment; Callum Hardy; Louise Hardy; Noah Jewkes; Leah Johnson; …

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King’s Ely Students Celebrate Fantastic A-Level Results

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Hardworking King’s Ely students have once again achieved places at their first-choice universities and institutions having gained a stellar set of A-Level grades.   Teachers and staff at King’s Ely Sixth Form are especially proud of the Year 13 cohort’s results, since COVID measures during their GCSE year meant that it was their first time sitting …

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Bishop Laney Sixth Form Students Celebrate Post-16 Success

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Students at Bishop Laney Sixth Form, part of Meridian Trust, have achieved a fantastic set of Post-16 results this year. Adam Steels, Head of Bishop Laney Sixth Form, said: “We are delighted with these results which reflect the continued growth and success of Bishop Laney Sixth Form. These results mean our students are completing their …

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King’s Ely pupils’ creative talents shine in ‘A Festival of Music and Dance’

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From Prep School violinists to Sixth Form ballroom dancers, ‘A Festival of Music and Dance’ certainly showcased why King’s Ely is internationally renowned for its creative approach to education. More than one hundred musicians and dancers, from Year 4 at King’s Ely Prep through to Year 13 at King’s Ely Sixth Form, starred in the …

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King’s Ely Sports Coach helps England win gold at World Masters Hockey Championships

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A Sports Coach at King’s Ely played a pivotal role in the England Hockey Women’s Over 45 team winning gold at the recent World Masters Hockey European Championships. Chanrè Bond, who is Head of Hockey at King’s Ely, scored four goals during the international tournament, which took place at the prestigious Nottingham Hockey Centre. Miss …

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Ely College students attend Royal Henley Regatta

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A party of 11 young rowers from Ely College were invited by the Henley Stewards to participate in the Row-Past celebrations on the River Thames as part of the Final Day of the Royal Henley Regatta, Sunday 2nd July. These included the quad pictured, comprising (l-r) Josh Le Gresley, Edward Marygold, Marcus Elliott, Jamie Barrett …

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Charity Walk – 15 Year Anniversary for The Malcolm Wales Foundation

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The Malcolm Whales Foundation was created following the death of Malcolm Whales in 2008. In 2009 the first ‘Dorset Walk’ was launched with 30 students from Ely College walking 40 miles along the Jurassic Coast. The group managed to raise £6,000. It was, however, the experience and the sense of achievement that set the seed …

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Ely College hosts Aspirational Rowing event at Cambridge University Boat House to inspire its students and other local schools.

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Over the past three years, Ely College has been fostering a robust connection with the world of rowing, building a firm alliance with the local Isle of Ely Rowing Club (IOERC). This partnership has provided students with first-hand rowing experience on the River Ouse and established an ongoing pathway for those wishing to join the …

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New Principal Appointed at Lantern Community Primary School

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Anthony Aguda has been appointed as the new Headteacher at Lantern Community Primary School, part of Meridian Trust.  Anthony, who took up his new position earlier this term, has joined the team at Lantern Community Primary School with a wealth of experience in the education sector. After completing a four-year combined Biology and QTS degree, …

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Bishop Laney Sixth Form Receives £5 Million Funding for Expansion and Refurbishment

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The Department for Education has announced that Bishop Laney Sixth Form (Ely College), part of Meridian Trust, will receive additional funding to increase its student intake and expand and refurbish its buildings.  Bishop Laney Sixth Form currently accepts 150 students per year group, but this expansion will allow the school to create a further 50 …

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First Lantern Summer Fair Since Pandemic Promises Affordable Fun

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Roll up, roll up! The Lantern Summer Fair is back for the first time since the pandemic – and it’s promising to be a fantastic afternoon for the whole community! Bouncy castles, face painting and a performance by the Ely Hero Award-winning Lane Academy are all on the agenda, as well as numerous games and …

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Highfield Friends and Parents Association Fundraiser

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The Highfield Friends and Parents Association (HFPA) is a registered charity, whose purpose is to raise funds to support the pupils at Highfield Academy in Ely, both in terms of their education, personal development and wellbeing. The Committee is made up of just 8 Parents. Highfield is a local Special Educational Needs School covering Ely …

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King’s Ely duo on fine form in British Biology Olympiad

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Two King’s Ely Sixth Form students are celebrating success in an international Science competition. Barclay Greenway and Georgia Gordon, who are both in Year 13 and studying Biology at A-Level, have achieved Silver and Highly Commended, respectively, in this year’s British Biology Olympiad (BBO). More than 13,000 students from 800 schools worldwide participated in the …

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Winning streak continues for King’s Ely Photography Department!

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A King’s Ely student has had her creativity and photography skills celebrated in not one but two awards ceremonies. Ella Martin, who is in Year 11 at King’s Ely Senior, has been Highly Commended in this year’s Boarding Schools’ Association (BSA) Supporting Excellence Awards.  Ella’s achievement is in the ‘Khadija Saye Photography Award’ category, which …

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GVL Great Little Giveaway: Supporters of Highfields Littleport Academy (SOHLA)

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This term some of our students at Highfield Littleport Academy started 1-1 guitar lessons. Their teacher Penni, has built strong relationships with the students and has followed their individual interests to help them have lessons that are engaging and great fun. The class teachers have been so impressed by the progress that the students have …

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Ninja Dash a Hit at Ely Primary School

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Children from the Lantern Community Primary School got to put their stealth and speed to the test during the school’s first ever ‘Lantern Ninja Dash’ yesterday (May 3rd). The fun-filled challenge, organised by Friends of the Lantern School (FOTLS), included jumping over straw bales, crawling under a cargo net, navigating tyres and weaving in between …

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Isle of Ely School Celebrates another ‘Good’ Ofsted

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Isle of Ely Primary School, which is part of The Active Learning Trust, has received another ‘Good’ rating following a recent inspection from Ofsted.  The school was inspected on March 7th to 8th 2023, where inspectors found no change to the school’s overall judgement – a rating it has proudly held since 2017.  The report celebrated …

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King’s Ely golfer qualifies for Faldo Series Junior Tour Grand Final

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King’s Ely Sixth Form student and skilful golfer, Paul Collington, has driven his way to victory in the eminent Faldo Series Junior Tour.  Paul, who is in Year 13, beat 152 of the UK’s most able junior players in the competition, which was held at Brocket Hall in Hertfordshire, from April 3rd to 5th. Paul …

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Creative King’s Ely pupil is a cut above the rest in London Fashion Design Contest

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An artistic King’s Ely student has been crowned a winner in a national fashion design competition. Eleanor (Nell) Kittoe, who is in Year 11 at King’s Ely Senior, was awarded first place in the ‘Eveningwear Teenage’ category of the 2023 Stitch Festival Dressmaking Competition, with her exquisite jacket, pictured. Nell was one of nine GCSE …

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King’s Ely Rowing Community Clocks Up 620,000 Metres and £3,000 in Gruelling 24-hour Charity Challenge

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Rowers at King’s Ely had their fitness and stamina tested to a whole new level – all in the name of charity. A taxing 24-hour Ergothon was held in school to raise money and awareness for the Tearfund charity’s relief efforts for people impacted by the Turkey-Syria Earthquake, and for King’s Ely Boat Club’s fundraising …

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King’s Ely Triumphant in Photography Competition for Fifth Year Running

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Creativity and passion have resulted in a King’s Ely Sixth Form student snapping her way to victory in a prestigious photography competition. Jessica Harding, 18, has been crowned the International Winner of the ‘2023 ILFORD PHOTO Student Photographer of the Year Competition’, beating hundreds of young photographers from across the world with her poignant black …

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Downham Feoffees Primary Academy – Celebrates World Book Day

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World Book Day was a big success at Downham Feoffees Primary Academy (DFPA) yesterday and this special event saw a huge range of wonderful costumes from the children’s favourite books.  From Reception to Year 6, the school (which is part of Meridian Trust) had Matildas, Dumbledores, Christmasauruses and everything in between! The children delighted in …

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King’s Ely musician awarded Scholarship at reputable London Conservatoire

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A talented King’s Ely student has secured a place at the prestigious Guildhall School of Music and Drama. Lauren Peck, who is in Year 13 at King’s Ely Sixth Form, has been awarded a Scholarship to study BMus (Hons) – Classical Saxophone at the London conservatoire in September 2023. She also received offers of a …

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Killer performances from Ely College students who blow the roof off their ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ whole-school musical

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The new January term saw Ely College students take to the stage in their version of the B-moviesque dark comedy ‘The Little Shop of Horrors’. With audiences laughing and applauding the energised and talented company, these students laid on an impressive array of musical delights with familiar hits like ‘Somewhere That’s Green’ and ‘Feed Me …

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Ely College secures £2960 ‘Love Rowing’ grant to build on their successful ‘Chance to Row’ programme.

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In partnership with the Isle of Ely Rowing Club (IOERC), Ely College is pleased to announce that it has been successful in securing just under three thousand pounds of funding to continue and extend the reach of its successful rowing programmes. Building on the successes of the last three years which has seen over 250 …

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17,000 students join ‘Captain Carbon’s’ mission to reduce energy waste across their schools

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Thousands of students across Meridian Trust’s schools in Cambridgeshire, Bedfordshire and Lincolnshire have signed up to ‘Captain Carbon’s’ mission to battle against energy waste – helping their schools to become greener. Almost 30% of all energy used in the UK is wasted, so the Trust has launched the imaginative campaign to encourage its schools, staff, …

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The Lantern Community Primary School Celebrate
‘Good’ Ofsted Report

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An Ofsted inspection of The Lantern Community Primary School found that it continues to be a ‘Good’ school. The school, part of Meridian Trust, was inspected by Ofsted on 5th and 6th October 2022 and inspectors found there has been no change to the school’s overall judgement as ‘Good’ – a rating it has had …

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An ‘amazing turnout’ at Ely College’s Christmas Market with impressive funds raised

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Parents, teachers and friends of Ely College, part of Meridian Trust, hosted over 40 stallholders at its Christmas Market on Thursday evening, raising over £2,500 for school resources. Simon Warburton, Principal of Ely College commented “What a wonderful evening! I’d like to express my heartfelt thanks to the PTFA for their amazing efforts in bringing …

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Cambridge and Oxford Boat Race Athletes Visit Ely College to Inspire Students

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On Wednesday 21st September, Ely College welcomed representatives from both Oxford and Cambridge University Boat Clubs and The Boat Race Company (BRCL) for a day of workshops, competitive training exercises and inspiring conversation.  The College, which is part of Meridian Trust, prides itself on extending the boundaries of learning. Principal of Ely College, Simon Warburton …

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Immense pride at Highfield Littleport Academy after first student achieves maths GCSE

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A student at Highfield Littleport Academy has secured a maths GCSE, making him the first student from the area special school to have ever achieved this.  The academy, which is part of The Active Learning Trust (ALT), is an area special school co-located with Littleport and East Cambs Academy (LECA), providing education for pupils aged …

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King’s Ely Pupils Achieve Superb GCSE Results

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GCSE students at King’s Ely have displayed vigour and adaptability in abundance, resulting in a quarter of grades achieved being the maximum 9. This year’s GCSE examinations were marked by external assessors for the first time since 2019. The percentage of Grade 9s, which is equivalent to higher than an A*, achieved by Year 11 …

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Ely College Celebrates Fantastic GCSE Results

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Staff and students at Ely College are celebrating another set of impressive GCSE results. Simon Warburton, Principal of Ely College, said: “These really are an exceptional set of results for an exceptional year group. Today marks the end of compulsory schooling for our 196 Year 11 students who, when the COVID pandemic struck, were just one …

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Diligent King’s Ely students achieve excellent A-Level results

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Determination, attention to detail and consistently working hard has paid dividends for A-Level students at King’s Ely, with almost half of all grades achieved being A* to A this year. Of the 94 students in King’s Ely’s Year 13 cohort, 29 pupils have achieved all A* and A grades in their subjects and 56 students …

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Bishop Laney Sixth Form Celebrates Students’ Post-16 Success

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Students and staff at Bishop Laney Sixth Form have secured a fantastic set of Post-16 results this year. Adam Steels, Head of Bishop Laney Sixth Form, said: “I want to congratulate all our students for their excellent achievements today. Over the last two years, they have overcome many challenges that were beyond their control. The …

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Old Elean, Rebecca, to Represent Hockey Wales at 2022 Commonwealth Games

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Look out for former King’s Ely student (Old Elean), Rebecca Daniel, at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games! Rebecca, aged 21, has been selected for the Hockey Wales Women’s Team after impressing coaches at the Women’s Junior World Cup, held in South Africa. On July 16th, Rebecca also played for Hockey Wales Women against South Africa. …

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King’s Ely Sixth Form Students Reap Benefits of Mentor Match Programme

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An initiative which enables Sixth Form students at King’s Ely to join forces with a professional in a field that they are keen to pursue at University is growing from strength to strength. King’s Ely’s ‘Mentor Match Programme’ has been running for several years now. However a recent campaign to involve a larger number of …

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King’s Ely Athlete Achieves First Place and New Personal Best at National Prep Schools’ Championships

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Speedy King’s Ely pupil, Oliver Loveday, sprinted his way to victory at the National Preparatory Schools’ Athletics Championships. Oliver, who is in Year 8 at King’s Ely Junior, joined top athletes from prep schools across the UK to compete in the Championships, which were held at The Pingles Stadium in Nuneaton on July 4th. Oliver, …

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Ely Students Have Their Day in Court

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Students from Ely College have had their day in court thanks to a new initiative being “trialed” by the East Cambridgeshire Community Safety Partnership. The light-hearted awareness-raising event at the former Ely Magistrates’ Court used role play to talk about serious issues such as knife-crime and county lines. It also gave young people the opportunity …

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Lantern Community Primary School Receives Prestigious School Games Mark Award

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Pupils and staff at Lantern Community Primary School, part of Meridian Trust, are celebrating achieving the School Games Bronze Mark Award, for their commitment to physical and sporting activities.  Launched in 2012, the School Games Mark is a government-led award scheme, facilitated by the Youth Sport Trust to reward and recognise the school’s engagement (provision …

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Passionate King’s Ely Teacher Recognised with National Award

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A Teacher at King’s Ely has been crowned a winner in this year’s Pearson National Teaching Awards. Esmeralda Salgado, who is Head of Modern Foreign Languages (MFL) at King’s Ely, has won Silver in the prestigious award scheme’s ‘Teacher of the Year in a Secondary School’ category. Esmeralda, who joined King’s Ely in 2009 and …

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Pupils from Highfield Ely Academy over the moon to receive reply from Her Majesty The Queen

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Pupils at Highfield Ely Academy were thrilled to receive several celebrity responses, including one from Her Majesty The Queen, after sending out letters with an invitation to ‘have an adventure with Flat Stanley’ – the character from the popular children’s book series. Nadine Long, a class teacher at Highfield Ely Academy, set her pupils the …

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Students at Littleport Community Primary School help to get ‘Eelizabeth’ ready to Celebrate Visit Ely’s Eel Parade

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On Tuesday 10th and Wednesday 11th May, Year 5 pupils from Littleport Community Primary School assisted in decorating a new carnival eel, named ‘Eel-izabeth’, ready for the Queen’s Jubilee inspired Eel Parade on Sunday 5th June.  Babylon ARTS commissioned artist Cary Outis to lead the sessions, tie-dyeing three sections of five  metres of cotton muslin …

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King’s Ely Pupil is Highest Achieving Contestant in Major STEM Competition

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Tenacious King’s Ely student, Eleanor MacGillivray, has been certified the highest scoring contestant in this year’s European Girls’ Mathematical Olympiad. Eleanor, who is in Year 13 at King’s Ely Sixth Form, is no stranger to academic achievements, particularly when it comes to Maths and other STEM subjects. However, Eleanor has just secured her highest Mathematical …

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Downham Feoffees Primary Academy is a School the Village can be Proud of with ‘Good in all areas’ Ofsted Rating

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Staff and pupils at Downham Feoffees Primary Academy are celebrating the results of their latest Ofsted inspection which found the school to be ‘Good’ in all areas. The academy, which is part of Meridian Trust, had the accolade of being rated ‘Good’ across all five key areas within Ofsted’s framework – quality of education, behaviour …

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‘Good’ rating in every area following Highfield Littleport Academy’s first ever Ofsted visit

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In its first Ofsted inspection since opening in September 2017, Highfield Littleport Academy in Littleport, Ely has been rated ‘Good’ in all areas. The academy, which is part of The Active Learning Trust, is an area Special School providing education with specific educational needs. The report, which was published following a visit from Ofsted inspectors …

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New Principal relishing challenge to inspire positive change at Littleport and East Cambs Academy

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As the new Principal at Littleport and East Cambs Academy, Lauren Phillips is already putting steps in place to allow the school, its staff and students to reach their full potential. Lauren, previously Vice Principal at Milton Keynes Academy, started her new role after Easter and is proud to be leading the school into its …

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Talented King’s Ely Student Secures Role with National Youth Music Theatre

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Skilful King’s Ely pupil, Isobel Holland, is celebrating achieving a place with the National Youth Music Theatre (NYMT). Isobel, who is in Year 11 at King’s Ely Senior, is not only going to benefit from the many opportunities that the leading arts organisation provides to young people, but she has already been cast for their …

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Voluntary merger of Cambridge Meridian Academies Trust and Cambridge Primary Education Trust Confirmed

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Cambridge Meridian Academies Trust (CMAT) and Cambridge Primary Education Trust (CPET) have confirmed their voluntary merger – and will be known as Meridian Trust. Under the new Meridian Trust, 23 CMAT primary, secondary and special schools have come together with five CPET primary schools, educating approximately 17,000 pupils. These schools include Ely College, Downham Feoffees …

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King’s Ely and Fairstead House Schools become “One Family”

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The Governing Bodies of King’s Ely in Cambridgeshire and Fairstead House in Suffolk announced a strategic partnership between the two schools by merger of their respective charities. This exciting decision will see Fairstead House – a leading independent nursery, pre-preparatory and preparatory school for children aged 0-11 based in Newmarket – join forces with King’s …

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King’s Ely Student is a Winner in National Fashion Design Contest

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A talented young designer at King’s Ely is celebrating victory in a prestigious competition. John-Oswald Crichton, 17, was one of eight Fashion and Textile Design students at King’s Ely to be shortlisted in the national Stitch Festival Dressmaking Competition, which was held as part of the Stitch Festival at London’s Business Design Centre from March …

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New Headteacher Appointed at Lantern Community Primary School

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Sioux Cooke has been appointed as the new Headteacher at Lantern Community Primary School, part of the Cambridge Meridian Academies Trust.  Sioux, who took up her new position earlier this term, has joined the team at Lantern Community Primary School with a wealth of experience in the education sector. Sioux has held several Deputy Headteacher …

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East Cambridgeshire Schools’ Art Exhibition Award Winners Announced

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On Tuesday 1st February, the East Cambridgeshire Schools’ Art Exhibition opened at Babylon Gallery on Ely’s riverside. Babylon ARTS held an online awards ceremony on Monday 7th February, in which the prize winners were announced from each of the six Key Stages, with work from children aged 4 to 19 years.  The exhibition includes artworks …

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Schools in East Cambs Given Opportunity to Sign Up for Eco Charter

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East Cambridgeshire District Council has become the first council in the country to run a new programme dedicated to helping schools achieve Ofsted’s sustainable development goals. It gives schools the fantastic opportunity to showcase their amazing environmental work for the benefit of pupils and the wider community. This could include improving energy use, reducing paper, plastic or food waste, or maintaining the school …

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Boost for schools in South East Cambridgeshire under Government’s Levelling Up

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Schools in Cambridgeshire will receive extra support to help people receive the best possible education and gain the skills and knowledge needed to unleash their potential.   Lucy Frazer, MP for South East Cambridgeshire has welcomed the news that schools in Cambridgeshire will receive extra support as one of 55 new Education Investment Areas under plans …

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Ely College IS the ‘School of Rock’ as opening night of their first whole school musical blows audiences away!

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Opening night of Ely College’s first whole school musical is a ROCKING success as students smash all expectations with an awesome showcase of talent. With shows on Friday and Saturday evening to follow, these sold out seats were the hottest tickets in town and elated audience members declare Ely College as ‘the school that truly …

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New Principal appointed at Littleport and East Cambs Academy

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Lauren Phillips has been appointed as the new Principal at Littleport and East Cambs Academy, part of The Active Learning Trust.  Lauren, who will be taking up her new position in March 2022, will be joining the team at Littleport and East Cambs Academy with a wealth of experience in the education sector.  Lauren has …

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King’s Ely Musician Achieves Place at Prestigious Conservatoire

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A King’s Ely flautist has secured a place at the Junior Guildhall School of Music and Drama. Lauren Booth, who is in Year 11 at King’s Ely Senior and who joined King’s Ely Acremont Pre-Prep in Year 1, will be visiting the prestigious London music conservatoire every Saturday, starting this month, to study Flute. Lauren …

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Season of Goodwill Celebrated in Abundance at King’s Ely

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Pupils, families and staff members at King’s Ely are renowned for showing community spirit all year round, but never more so than at Christmas. From raising funds for charities which support people less fortunate than themselves, to making and donating food for some of the Ely area’s most vulnerable people, King’s Ely is delighted to …

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King’s Ely Duo Selected to Attend Acclaimed Junior Music Conservatoires

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Two King’s Ely Sixth Form students have been awarded places at prestigious junior music conservatoires. Ally Bowerman and Mimi Hughes, who are both in Year 12 and are Sixth Form Ely Cathedral Choral Scholars, are visiting the Junior Guildhall School of Music and Drama and the Junior Royal Academy of Music, respectively, every Saturday to …

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King’s Ely Donates “Outstanding” Haul of Items to Local Foodbank

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King’s Ely is proud to have gone the extra mile to support Ely Foodbank this autumn. Thanks to the generosity of students, staff and families from King’s Ely Acremont Pre-Prep right the way through to Sixth Form, King’s Ely donated enough food and toiletry items to fill five cars and the school’s rowing truck, which …

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Investment in Sport at King’s Ely Continues with Significant Synthetic Pitch Refurb

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King’s Ely’s synthetic sports pitch has undergone a major refurbishment. The £400,000 project was carried out by Velocity Sports Ltd and Surfacing Standards Ltd and was started in July this year.  Not only has the astro’s surface been replaced, but a new shock pad has been fitted, as has a new sports fencing system and …

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King’s Ely Celebrates Fifty Years of Being Co-Educational

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In 1970, King’s Ely admitted girls for the first time in its 1,000-year history – a move which made headlines across the land. To commemorate fifty years of being co-educational, (well, fifty-one years now but the school was unable to celebrate properly last year due to Covid-19 lockdowns), King’s Ely hosted a wonderful event recently …

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Ely’s first Platinum Jubilee celebration tree planted at Spring Meadow Infant and Nursery School

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A celebration tree was planted at Spring Meadow Infant and Nursery School in Ely on Monday 11th October, as part of the Queen’s Green Canopy (QGC) project. The school was one of 70 in the country to be gifted a celebration tree, which was planted in a play area at the front of the school …

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King’s Ely Teacher becomes President of the Geographical Association

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A Teacher at King’s Ely has started his year as President of the Geographical Association (GA).  Alan Parkinson, who is Head of Geography at King’s Ely Junior, was Vice President of the GA last year, and became 2021-22 President on September 1st. Alan, who lives in Norfolk and who has been teaching at King’s Ely …

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King’s Ely Secures Reaccreditation of International School Award

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King’s Ely is delighted to have achieved reaccreditation of the prestigious International School Award. The British Council’s International School Award is a badge of honour for schools that do “outstanding work in international education”, such as through links with partner schools overseas. King’s Ely first received the award, which lasts for three years, in 2012. …

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Resilient King’s Ely Pupils Achieve Excellent GCSE Results

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Determination and an enthusiasm for learning has resulted in GCSE students at King’s Ely achieving a brilliant set of grades. Following what has certainly been a unique and challenging 18 months, King’s Ely is delighted to report that 94% of results this year are Grades 9-5, 65% are Grades 9-7 (the old A*-A) and 39% …

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Ely College Celebrates Fantastic GCSE and BTEC Success

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Staff and students at Ely College are celebrating after receiving another set of exciting GCSE results. Simon Warburton, Principal of Ely College, said: “I am immensely proud of our students and staff at Ely College who have responded superbly to the challenges of the last two years. The results awarded today reflect the hard work, …

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Superb A Level Results for Diligent King’s Ely Students

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King’s Ely’s hardworking and resilient Sixth Form students have achieved a fantastic set of A Level grades. Following what has been a challenging 18 months for everyone involved in education, whether learning or teaching, Year 13 pupils at King’s Ely have plenty of reasons to celebrate today (August 10th). Of the 89 students in the …

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