The Lantern Community Primary
URN: 134014 • Ely CB6 2WL
Overview
- Name
- The Lantern Community Primary
- URN
- 134014
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 66.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Paul Baddeley (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Nene Road, Ely CB6 2WL
Summary
The Lantern Community Primary School, located in Ely, Cambridgeshire, serves a mixed-gender population of 416 pupils, with a capacity for 420. As a community school, it is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where every child can thrive. The school prides itself on its ethos of "Shining Light in our Communities," reflecting its dedication to community engagement and collaboration.
The curriculum at The Lantern Primary is designed to provide a well-rounded education, encouraging both academic achievement and personal development. The school offers a variety of learning opportunities that cater to the diverse needs of its pupils, ensuring that all children receive the support they need to succeed. With a free school meal percentage of 5.30%, the school also aims to address the needs of families from different backgrounds.
Parents interested in exploring the school further can arrange a tour by contacting the school office. This initiative demonstrates the school's openness to community involvement and its commitment to transparency in providing quality education.
The curriculum at The Lantern Primary is designed to provide a well-rounded education, encouraging both academic achievement and personal development. The school offers a variety of learning opportunities that cater to the diverse needs of its pupils, ensuring that all children receive the support they need to succeed. With a free school meal percentage of 5.30%, the school also aims to address the needs of families from different backgrounds.
Parents interested in exploring the school further can arrange a tour by contacting the school office. This initiative demonstrates the school's openness to community involvement and its commitment to transparency in providing quality education.
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Nearby alternatives
- Isle of Ely Primary School (66.1)
- Fordham CofE Primary School (64.8)
- Robert Arkenstall Primary School (61.3)
- 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
- 420
- Pupils
- 416
- Boys
- 229
- Girls
- 187
- FSM %
- 5.30
- Open date
- 2004-09-01
- Close date
- 2018-05-31
- Last Ofsted
- 2017-10-31
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Cambridgeshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 416 | 229 | 187 | 420 | 5.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 416 | 229 | 187 | 420 | 5.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 416 | 229 | 187 | 420 | 5.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 416 | 229 | 187 | 420 | 5.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 416 | 229 | 187 | 420 | 5.30 |
| 2020-09-11 | 416 | 229 | 187 | 420 | 5.30 |
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