King's Ely
Ely, Cambridgeshire, Cambridge, United Kingdom
Info checked 2026-11-01 · Fees 2026-27
Per year· 2026-27 school year
GBP 23.2K–46.7K
about USD 31.1K–62.6K
ECB reference rate (2026-11-03)
About
King's Ely is a leading co-educational boarding and day school in Cambridgeshire, established over 1,000 years ago to educate the choristers of Ely Cathedral. It serves students aged 2 to 18.
Key facts
Curriculum
BTEC
Ages
Ages 2–18
Type
Local school, international programme
Fee level
- Founded
- 970
Curriculum and academics
Strengths
- Academic
- Performing arts
- Sport
- Visual arts
- Stem
Fees
2026-27 school year
Age on the first day of the school year (usually 1 September). Cut-off dates differ by school.
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| Year 3 & 4 | GBP 23,178≈ USD 31.1K |
| Year 5 & 6 | GBP 25,122≈ USD 33.7K |
| Year 7 & 8 | GBP 25,842≈ USD 34.7K |
| Year 9 to 11 | GBP 33,996≈ USD 45.6K |
| iGCSE Year 11 | GBP 46,662≈ USD 62.6K |
| Year 12 & 13 | GBP 34,722≈ USD 46.6K |
| per year | |
|---|---|
| Year 3 & 4 | GBP 23,178 (about USD 31.1K) |
| Year 5 & 6 | GBP 25,122 (about USD 33.7K) |
| Year 7 & 8 | GBP 25,842 (about USD 34.7K) |
| Year 9 to 11 | GBP 33,996 (about USD 45.6K) |
| iGCSE Year 11 | GBP 46,662 (about USD 62.6K) |
| Year 12 & 13 | GBP 34,722 (about USD 46.6K) |
Source: school website (kingsely.org) · checked 2026-10-29 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-03)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| King's Ely (this school) | GBP 23,178 (about USD 31.1K) | GBP 46,662 (about USD 62.6K) |
| The Leys School | GBP 25,641 (about USD 34.4K) | GBP 35,505 (about USD 47.6K) |
| Oundle School | GBP 38,700 (about USD 51.9K) | GBP 50,961 (about USD 68.3K) |
Source: school website (kingsely.org) · checked 2026-10-29 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-03)
One-off costs
- Application fee
- GBP 120
- Enrolment fee
- GBP 180
- Deposit
- GBP 600
As published by the school. Amounts change with the school year and exchange rates; please confirm with the school before applying. Converted amounts use the reference rate of the date shown. ECB reference rate (2026-11-03). Source: school website (checked 2026-10-29)
Admissions
- Open days
- 2027-03-13, 2027-05-08
- Scholarships
- Yes
- Financial aid
- Yes
Student support
- English support (EAL)
- Yes
- Nurse on site
- Yes
- Boarding
- Yes
- School bus
- Yes
- Lunch included
- Yes
Campus and school life
Facilities
- Boarding
Sports
- Rowing
- Athletics
- Equestrian
Arts
- Music
- Drama
- Art
- Choral
- Fashion and textile design
Upcoming events
- Mar13Sat
- May8Sat
Read from the school's own pages. Dates can change, so check the school's page before attending.
All eventsRequest a school tour
Sign in to request a tour. You can follow its status on your page.
Sign in to requestSimilar schools
Bedford SchoolBritish · A Level · IB Diploma
Oundle SchoolIGCSE · A Level
GBP 38.7K–51K (about USD 51.9K–68.3K)
Abbey College CambridgeBritish · A Level · Own curriculum
GBP 24.8K–39.1K (about USD 33.2K–52.4K)
The Leys SchoolA Level
GBP 25.6K–35.5K (about USD 34.4K–47.6K)
Schools in the same city with a similar curriculum and fee level. Not a ranking.
More in this city · CambridgeUpdated 2026-11-01
Are you school staff?
You can add the following yourself in the school portal.
- Principal and admissions introductions
- Exam results and university destinations
- Class size and teacher ratio