About the school
King's Ely is a day and boarding school in Ely with admissions for children aged 2-18. King's Ely Prep admits pupils from Year 3 to Year 8, with Year 7 described as a particularly busy point of entry.
| School type | Independent (fee-paying) · Co-educational |
|---|---|
| Age range | 2-18 |
| Headteacher | Simon Kibler |
| Sixth form | Yes |
📅 Open days: Open events are advertised on 26 September 2026 and 13 March 2027 for Prep (Years 3 to 8); personalised tours are also available via the Admissions team.
Entrance exam
| Exam board / format | Bespoke test |
|---|---|
| Delivery | Computer-based |
| Subjects tested | Maths, English, Verbal Reasoning, Non-Verbal Reasoning |
📄 Free King's Ely practice papers (PDF)
Admissions & catchment
| Catchment | To be confirmed |
|---|---|
| Detail | Where applications outstrip spaces, offers are made subject to assessment results and feedback, in chronological order of registration. |
Key dates
| Registration opens | To be confirmed |
|---|---|
| Registration deadline | 30 Oct 2026 |
| Typical exam date | To be confirmed |
The Prep admissions page gives an initial deadline of 30th October 2026 for September 2027 entry; registered children are invited to a Taster Session in November prior to January assessments; all registered children attend an Assessment Day during the Lent Term prior to September entry; for Year 7 candidates the Assessment Day takes place on a Saturday morning; offers are usually made by the beginning of February; acceptances of first-wave offers are due by the first working day in March; the ma
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