Lantern Community Primary School

URN: 145804 • Ely CB6 2WL

Overview

Name
Lantern Community Primary School
URN
145804
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
MERIDIAN TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
60.2 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Anthony Aguda (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01353664174
Website
Visit
Address
Nene Road, Ely CB6 2WL

Summary

Lantern Community Primary School, located in Ely, Cambridgeshire, is a mixed academy with a current enrolment of 400 pupils, serving a capacity of 444. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and collaborative environment where children are encouraged to shine in their communities. The vision of the school emphasizes the importance of belonging to various communities, including family, class, school, and the wider world.

The curriculum at Lantern Primary integrates themes of cultural development, technology, and science, alongside a focus on values such as confidence, perseverance, caring, and teamwork. These values are designed to help pupils develop a growth mindset and foster empathy towards others, preparing them for both academic and personal success.

The school maintains a close partnership with Downham Feoffees Primary Academy, enhancing collaborative learning opportunities. Parents are encouraged to engage with the school community and can arrange tours by contacting the school office. For more information, visit their website at www.lanternprimary.org.

Key details

LA
Cambridgeshire
Age range
3 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
MERIDIAN TRUST
Capacity
444
Pupils
400
Boys
197
Girls
203
FSM %
10.80
Open date
2018-06-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2022-10-06
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Cambridgeshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 400 197 203 444 10.80
2024-09-11 407 197 210 444 11.80
2023-09-11 386 206 180 420 8.00
2022-09-11 386 206 180 420 8.00
2021-09-11 396 205 191 420 7.60
2020-09-11 410 220 190 420 7.10

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