This property is well placed, with a wide range of local schools, a National Rail station around a 12 minute walk away and a wide range of local amenities all within easy reach.
On schooling, the area is well-served at both primary and secondary level. There are five good or outstanding primary schools within two miles, including Lantern Community Primary School (rated good by Ofsted) around a 12 minute walk, and Spring Meadow Infant School (rated good by Ofsted) around a 15 minute walk. Around 41% of local pupils attend Ely St John's Community Primary School. Parents also frequently choose Ely St Mary's CofE Junior School.
There are three good or outstanding secondary schools within five miles, including Soham Village College (rated outstanding by Ofsted) 5.8 miles, and Ely College (rated good by Ofsted) around a 11 minute walk. Ely College ranks in the top 15% of schools at GCSE level. Ely College draws around 78% of local pupils, the highest local share. Soham Village is another common choice for families nearby. Ely College has a sixth form, offering A-level or equivalent study through to age 18.
For independent education, two schools are available nearby, including King's Ely Prep and King's Ely, both about a 6 minute walk away.
Admissions cannot be guaranteed, but past admissions data suggests at primary level Lantern is likely within catchment and Spring Meadow is fairly likely within catchment and at secondary level Ely College and Witchford Village College, rated good by Ofsted (2.3 miles) are both likely within catchment for this property.
For transport, Ely station serving National Rail is the nearest connection, around a 12 minute walk. Local bus services are accessible, with the nearest stop a minute's walk away.
Everyday shopping options include Spar and Little Europe Mini Market, both a minute's walk away and Ely Post Office (a 2 minute walk). Outdoor options include Bishop's Garden and The Almonry Gardens, both a 2 minute walk away. Dining and drinking options nearby include Gail's Ely, Julia's Tea Rooms and Marmalade & Jam. Local healthcare includes a pharmacy at Boots and an NHS dentist at Mydentist, Chequer Lane, Ely. All a minute's walk away. Cultural amenities nearby include The Stained Glass Museum (a minute's walk) and Ely Museum and Ely Library, both a 2 minute walk away. For family days out, nearby attractions include Ely Cathedral (a minute's walk). Places of worship nearby include The Chapel Of The Infirmary and The Lighthouse (a 2 minute walk).
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