Highfield Ely Academy

About Highfield Ely Academy

Highfield Ely Academy is an academy special converter in Ely, Cambridgeshire, England, for pupils aged 2–19. It has 123 pupils on roll. It is part of THE ACTIVE LEARNING TRUST LIMITED. At the end of Key Stage 2, 0% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 49.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 10.4% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Cambridgeshire →

School Type

Academy special converter

Age Range

Ages 2–19

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

123 / 134 (92%)

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Downham Road, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB6 1BD

Phone

01353662085

Headteacher

Adam Daw

Website

http://www.highfieldschoolely.co.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Highfield Ely Academy?

Highfield Ely Academy is an academy special converter in Ely, Cambridgeshire, England, for pupils aged 2–19.

How many pupils does Highfield Ely Academy have?

Highfield Ely Academy has 123 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Highfield Ely Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

0% of pupils at Highfield Ely Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Highfield Ely Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Highfield Ely Academy is part of THE ACTIVE LEARNING TRUST LIMITED.

Where is Highfield Ely Academy?

Highfield Ely Academy is located at Downham Road, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB6 1BD.