The Shade Primary School

URN: 139555 • Ely CB7 5DE

Overview

Name
The Shade Primary School
URN
139555
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
STAPLOE EDUCATION TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
61.2 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Jane Segust (since 2025)
Telephone
01353886880
Website
Visit
Address
The Shade, Ely CB7 5DE

Summary

The Shade Primary School, located in Ely, Cambridgeshire, is a mixed academy that serves 267 pupils, with a capacity for 472. As part of the Staploe Education Trust, the school emphasizes an inclusive and supportive environment, fostering a strong sense of belonging among students. The school’s ethos is built around the development of the '5Rs': respect, responsibility, resilience, reflectiveness, and readiness to learn, which guide both academic and personal growth.

The curriculum at The Shade Primary School aims to nurture a love for learning while equipping children with essential knowledge and skills for lifelong learning. The school promotes values such as kindness, empathy, and compassion, ensuring that children are emotionally aware and ready to engage in their education.

Strong relationships between staff, students, and parents are central to the school’s approach, with open communication encouraged to address any concerns. The Shade Primary School is committed to creating a safe and happy learning environment, where children are supported to thrive both academically and socially.

Key details

LA
Cambridgeshire
Age range
2 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
STAPLOE EDUCATION TRUST
Capacity
472
Pupils
267
Boys
145
Girls
122
FSM %
16.30
Open date
2013-09-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2019-01-29
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Cambridgeshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 267 145 122 472 16.30
2024-09-11 253 136 117 472 13.90
2023-09-11 265 140 125 420 10.20
2022-09-11 265 140 125 420 10.20
2021-09-11 256 131 125 420 9.40
2020-09-11 268 133 135 420 6.00

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