Compare Highfield Ely Academy and Highfield Littleport Academy and The Harbour School

Q: How are these comparisons built?

We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of not applicable schools: Highfield Ely Academy (Not applicable) in Ely; Highfield Littleport Academy (Not applicable) in Ely; The Harbour School (Not applicable) in Ely — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Highfield Ely Academy, Highfield Littleport Academy and The Harbour School. They are not applicable phase and academy special converter and academy special sponsor led type located around Ely, Cambridgeshire and Ely. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (Highfield Ely Academy), published Nov 2014. The lowest is 3 (The Harbour School), published Jan 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for The Harbour School (Jan 2024). average roll around ≈ 100, combined total ≈ 350, typical FSM 55–60%, range 45–50%–70–75%; spread across trusts such as The Active Learning Trust Limited and MERIDIAN TRUST.

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Attribute	Highfield Ely Academy CB6 1BD	Highfield Littleport Academy CB6 1LJ	The Harbour School CB6 3RR
Phase / Type	Not applicable • Academy special converter	Not applicable • Academy special sponsor led	Not applicable • Academy special sponsor led
Location	Ely Cambridgeshire CB6 1BD	Ely CB6 1LJ	Ely Cambridgeshire CB6 3RR
Latest Ofsted	2 7 Nov 2014	2 15 May 2022	3 23 Jan 2024
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 100 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 150 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 100 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	50–55% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	45–50% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	70–75% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	124	144	104
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Boys
Admissions policy	Not applicable		Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	The Active Learning Trust Limited	The Active Learning Trust Limited	MERIDIAN TRUST
Website	www.highfieldschoolely.co.uk	www.highfieldlittleport.org	www.theharbourschool.co.uk
Telephone	01353662085	01353223301	01353740229
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Highfield Ely Academy

CB6 1BD

Phase / Type: Not applicable • Academy special converter
Location: Ely
Cambridgeshire
CB6 1BD
Ofsted: 2 7 Nov 2014
Pupils: ≈ 100 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 50–55% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: The Active Learning Trust Limited
Website: www.highfieldschoolely.co.uk
Telephone: 01353662085

Highfield Littleport Academy

CB6 1LJ

Phase / Type: Not applicable • Academy special sponsor led
Location: Ely
CB6 1LJ
Ofsted: 2 15 May 2022
Pupils: ≈ 150 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 45–50% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: The Active Learning Trust Limited
Website: www.highfieldlittleport.org
Telephone: 01353223301

The Harbour School

CB6 3RR

Phase / Type: Not applicable • Academy special sponsor led
Location: Ely
Cambridgeshire
CB6 3RR
Ofsted: 3 23 Jan 2024
Pupils: ≈ 100 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 70–75% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: MERIDIAN TRUST
Website: www.theharbourschool.co.uk
Telephone: 01353740229

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.