Lantern Community Primary School

About Lantern Community Primary School

Lantern Community Primary School is an academy converter in Ely, Cambridgeshire, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 400 pupils on roll. It is part of MERIDIAN TRUST. At the end of Key Stage 2, 54% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 9.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 8.3% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Cambridgeshire →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 3–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

400 / 444 (90%)

Sixth Form

Does not have 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, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, 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

Nene Road, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB6 2WL

Phone

01353664174

Headteacher

Chris Axten-Higgs

Website

www.lanternprimary.org

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Lantern Community Primary School?

Lantern Community Primary School is an academy converter in Ely, Cambridgeshire, England, for pupils aged 3–11.

How many pupils does Lantern Community Primary School have?

Lantern Community Primary School has 400 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Lantern Community Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

54% of pupils at Lantern Community Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Lantern Community Primary School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Lantern Community Primary School is part of MERIDIAN TRUST.

Where is Lantern Community Primary School?

Lantern Community Primary School is located at Nene Road, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB6 2WL.