Highfield Ely Academy

URN: 143111 • Ely CB6 1BD

Overview

Name
Highfield Ely Academy
URN
143111
Type
Academy special converter
Phase
Not applicable
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
THE ACTIVE LEARNING TRUST LIMITED
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
49.6 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Adam Daw (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01353662085
Website
Visit
Address
Downham Road, Ely CB6 1BD

Summary

Highfield Ely Academy is a mixed special school located in Ely, Cambridgeshire, with a current enrolment of 123 pupils and a capacity of 124. The academy operates under the Active Learning Trust and is dedicated to providing the best possible outcomes for every learner, regardless of their starting point. The school’s ethos is built on core values of equity, respect, perseverance, kindness, and compassion, which are consistently demonstrated by both staff and students.

The curriculum at Highfield Ely is structured around four linked pathways: Blue, Green, Purple, and Yellow. This approach allows students to access learning that is tailored to their individual needs, promoting accelerated progress and fostering positive peer relationships. Students may transition between pathways as appropriate, ensuring a personalised educational experience.

Highfield Ely Academy is committed to creating a supportive and engaging learning environment. The school aims to remove barriers to learning, particularly for those who may have faced challenges in the past, and strives to foster a genuine love of learning among its students.

Key details

LA
Cambridgeshire
Age range
2 - 19
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
THE ACTIVE LEARNING TRUST LIMITED
Capacity
124
Pupils
123
Boys
89
Girls
34
FSM %
52.30
Open date
2016-09-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2024-05-15
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Cambridgeshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 123 89 34 124 52.30
2024-09-11 124 92 32 124 50.40
2023-09-11 134 97 37 124 38.40
2022-09-11 134 97 37 124 38.40
2021-09-11 138 101 37 124 34.20
2020-09-11 139 104 35 30.00

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