Welcome to Ely College

At Bishop Laney, students are provided with a clear and focused selection of study programmmes to tie in with their future aspirations. Every course Bishop Laney Sixth Form offers has a clear professional relevance to it, giving students the widest possible range of future options; be that university, a career or an apprenticeship.

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Suitable Ages

11 to 18

Gender

Mixed

No. of Students

1,649 Total

No. of Boys

845 (51.2%)

No. of Girls

804 (48.8%)


Academic Excellence

GCSE Results

Latest Examination

14.5%

Students achieving A*/A grades (9/8/7)

A-Level Results

Sixth Form Performance

A* grades

1.01%

A*/A grades

7.07%


Leavers’ Destinations

Destinations after A-Levels

UK higher education

53%

School

70%

England

Higher Apprenticeships

7%

School

1%

England

Higher education or training

School:73%
England:73%

Top 3rd of higher education institutions

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England:23%

...of which Russell Group

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England:21%

...of which Oxford/Cambridge

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England:1%


Exciting Events Ahead!

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Please see our website for more information on our admissions process.


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Planning ahead for school holidays 2025? Below are the Ealing term dates and the half-term dates 2024/25.

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Term Dates & Half-Term Holidays

Open Evening

Oct 23


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Enrichment Activities

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Education does not end in the classroom, which is why we set aside an afternoon each week for a wide variety of enrichment activities, offering all students opportunities to broaden their skills, try out new activities, compete on behalf of the Sixth Form, or simply unwind. The programme changes termly but the activities and courses available will include:

Competitive and casual sports

including football, netball, mixed hockey, golf, basketball, tennis, badminton, volleyball, softball, archery and aerobics

Life Skills programmes

Clubs and Societies

such as Young Enterprise, Film Club, Art Club, photography and a Debating Society

Volunteering opportunities

ranging from assisting in schools to tackling environmental problems; from DJing in a youth club to sports coaching or peer group mentoring to prevent alcohol or drug abuse

About School

RegionEast of England
Local AuthorityCambridgeshire
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeMixed