Robert Arkenstall Primary School
URN: 110635 • Ely CB6 3UA
Overview
- Name
- Robert Arkenstall Primary School
- URN
- 110635
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 61.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Kate Bonney (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01353740253
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Camping Close, Ely CB6 3UA
Summary
Robert Arkenstall Primary School, located in Ely, Cambridgeshire, is a community school that serves a mixed-gender population of 286 pupils, with a capacity for 300. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where children are encouraged to develop into caring and active citizens. The ethos of the school is encapsulated in its motto, "pursue possibilities; love learning," which reflects a focus on personal growth and exploration.
The curriculum at Robert Arkenstall prioritises communication, aspiration, and wellbeing, ensuring that children receive a well-rounded education. It incorporates the National Curriculum while also promoting critical thinking, collaboration, and pro-social skills. The school values kindness, honesty, respect, self-belief, courage, and empathy, which are integrated into daily life and learning experiences.
Community engagement is a cornerstone of the school’s approach, with strong partnerships between parents, local organisations, and volunteers. The school encourages student participation in decision-making through initiatives like the school council and Eco Council, fostering a sense of responsibility and environmental awareness among pupils.
The curriculum at Robert Arkenstall prioritises communication, aspiration, and wellbeing, ensuring that children receive a well-rounded education. It incorporates the National Curriculum while also promoting critical thinking, collaboration, and pro-social skills. The school values kindness, honesty, respect, self-belief, courage, and empathy, which are integrated into daily life and learning experiences.
Community engagement is a cornerstone of the school’s approach, with strong partnerships between parents, local organisations, and volunteers. The school encourages student participation in decision-making through initiatives like the school council and Eco Council, fostering a sense of responsibility and environmental awareness among pupils.
Useful links
- School website design by e4education (other)
- Accessibility Statement (other)
- High Visibility version (other)
Nearby alternatives
- The Lantern Community Primary (66.6)
- Isle of Ely Primary School (66.1)
- Fordham CofE Primary School (64.8)
- Ely St John's Community Primary School (61.3)
- The Shade Primary School (61.2)
Key details
- LA
- Cambridgeshire
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 300
- Pupils
- 286
- Boys
- 131
- Girls
- 155
- FSM %
- 16.80
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-05-19
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Cambridgeshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 286 | 131 | 155 | 300 | 16.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 281 | 130 | 151 | 300 | 18.10 |
| 2023-09-11 | 273 | 132 | 141 | 300 | 20.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 273 | 132 | 141 | 283 | 20.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 276 | 139 | 137 | 283 | 21.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 276 | 138 | 138 | 283 | 14.10 |
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