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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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