The Shade Primary School

About The Shade Primary School

The Shade Primary School is an academy sponsor led in Ely, Cambridgeshire, England, for pupils aged 2–11. It has 267 pupils on roll. It is part of ANGLIAN LEARNING. At the end of Key Stage 2, 55% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 14.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 26.4% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Cambridgeshire →

School Type

Academy sponsor led

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 2–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

267 / 472 (57%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

15 October 2024

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

The Shade, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB7 5DE

Phone

01353886880

Head Teacher

Jane Segust

Website

https://www.theshadeprimary.org.uk/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is The Shade Primary School?

The Shade Primary School is an academy sponsor led in Ely, Cambridgeshire, England, for pupils aged 2–11.

How many pupils does The Shade Primary School have?

The Shade Primary School has 267 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does The Shade Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

55% of pupils at The Shade Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is The Shade Primary School part of an academy trust?

Yes — The Shade Primary School is part of ANGLIAN LEARNING.

Where is The Shade Primary School?

The Shade Primary School is located at The Shade, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB7 5DE.