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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Boarding Type
No Boarder
School Type
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 GCSEs
Staying in education
85%
School
79%
England
Apprenticeships
4%
School
3%
England
Further education
School sixth form
Sixth form college
Other education destinations
Destinations after A-Levels
UK higher education
19%
School
1%
England
Apprenticeships
15%
School
19%
England
Higher education or training
Further education
Employment
Not sustained in education/employment
Courses
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Exciting Events Ahead!
A detailed admissions process on ApplicaaOne is coming soon.
Please see our website for more information on our admissions process.
Admissions Process
Go to School WebsiteKey Dates & Deadlines
Oct 23, 2025
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Term Dates & Half-Term Holidays
Planning ahead for school holidays? Below are the term dates and half-term dates for the 2025/2026 academic year.
Autumn
2 terms
Half Term 1
Sep 1 - Oct 24
Half Term 2
Nov 3 - Dec 19
Spring
2 terms
Half Term 1
Jan 5 - Feb 12
Half Term 2
Feb 22 - Mar 31
Summer
2 terms
Half Term 1
Apr 19 - May 28
Half Term 2
Jun 7 - Jul 21
Half-Term & Holiday Dates
Autumn Half Term
Oct 27 - Oct 31
Christmas Break
Dec 22 - Jan 2
Spring Half Term
Feb 15 - Feb 19
Easter Break
Apr 2 - Apr 16
Summer Half Term
May 29 - Jun 4
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About School
| Region | East of England |
| Local Authority | Cambridgeshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Mixed |