Robert Arkenstall Primary School, Ely

In its own words: "Thank you for taking the time to find out about our school. We want to equip our children with the attitudes, values, knowledge and skills to be caring and active citizens eager to explore the possibilities of their world."

The school runs a breakfast club from 7:30am and after-school care.

In 2025, 75% of Year 6 pupils at Robert Arkenstall Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 58% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 76% and 74% in Cambridgeshire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 59% in reading and 59% in maths in 2024.

For September 2026 entry, 26 families put Robert Arkenstall Primary School as their first choice and 35 named it as one of their preferences, for 26 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Robert Arkenstall Primary School are Wilburton CofE Primary School (1.2 miles, Good, 50% reading, 50% maths); Sutton CofE VC Primary School (2.7 miles, Good, 66% reading, 63% maths); Stretham Community Primary School (3.2 miles, Good, 79% reading, 71% maths); and The Rackham Church of England Primary School and Pre-School (3.2 miles, Good, 64% reading, 50% maths).

Robert Arkenstall Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.

8.2% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 32 pupils (11.9%) received SEN support and 3 (1.1%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is a specific learning difficulty such as dyslexia.

Robert Arkenstall Primary School had 23 teachers in 2026, one for every 12 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Robert Arkenstall Primary School.

9 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Hop Row (near), 150 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 23 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and public order offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Cambridgeshire (57).

In 2024/25, Robert Arkenstall Primary School issued 12 suspensions, 4.2 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.