123
Pupils · 2024/25
11%
EAL · 2024/25
19%
Persistent abs. · 2024/25
Performance data for special schools may use different measures or have limited headline GCSE publication.
Ofsted inspection
Good
Ofsted inspection · 15/05/2024
Inadequate
Requires improvement
Good
Outstanding
Local authorityCambridgeshire
PhaseAll-through with sixth form
School typeSpecial school
Pupil : teacher ratio8.2:1
AdmissionsNot applicable
Religious characterDoes not apply
StatusOpen
Overview of Highfield Ely Academy · All-through · Cambridgeshire
Pupils & context
2024/25
Pupils on roll
123
Pupil : teacher ratio
8.2
Workforce data · 2025/26
EAL
11%
FSM eligible
53%
SEN
100%
Overall absence
7%
Persistent absence
19%
Contact
Address
Downham Road, Ely, CB6 1BD
Local authority
Cambridgeshire
Telephone
Email
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History
All years · Historical DfE data by academic year
Pupils & absence
| Year | Pupils | Pupil:teacher | SEN | EAL | FSM ever | Absence | Persistent absence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 123 | 8.0 | 100% | 11% | 53% | 7% | 19% |
| 2023/24 | 124 | 8.7 | 100% | 11% | 51% | 8% | 28% |
| 2022/23 | 135 | 9.1 | 100% | 8% | 39% | 9% | 25% |
| 2021/22 | 134 | 8.9 | 100% | 7% | 38% | 10% | 23% |
| 2020/21 | 138 | 10.3 | 100% | 6% | 33% | — | — |
| 2018/19 | 129 | 9.6 | 100% | 6% | 41% | 9% | 25% |
| 2017/18 | — | 9.2 | — | — | — | 9% | 36% |
| 2016/17 | 125 | 8.6 | 100% | 5% | 39% | 8% | 24% |
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