# The Shade Primary School — Ely, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Primary
- **Parent rating:** 4.5/5 from 4 published reviews
- **Principal:** Jane Segust

## Contact

- **Address:** The Shade, Soham, Ely, Cambridgeshire
- **Phone:** 01353 886880
- **Website:** https://www.theshadeprimary.org.uk/
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/ely/the-shade-primary-school-14690

## About

We are a community school where we pride ourselves on being inclusive with a tight-knit, family feel. Our culture of high expectations extends beyond the classroom and incorporates the development of our '5Rs' - respect, responsibility, resilience, reflectiveness and ready to learn.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Good — Apr 2015
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Good — Apr 2015

## Recent parent reviews

- **5/5** — Amazing school with caring staff: Our child has been at The Shade Primary School for 3 years and has thrived under the care of the dedicated staff. The 5Rs values are instilled in the children and we've seen a huge improvement in their confidence and kindness towards others. *(Sep 2022)*
- **4/5** — Great school with a lot to offer: My child attended The Shade Primary School for 2 years and had a great experience. The school's focus on the 5Rs values and the use of technology in the classroom were particularly impressive. However, I did feel that the school could benefit from more extracurricular activities. *(Jan 2022)*
- **4/5** — Good school with some areas for improvement: We've been pleased with the progress our child has made at The Shade Primary School, but have experienced some difficulties with communication from the school office. The facilities are modern and clean, and the teachers seem well-qualified. *(Oct 2021)*
- **5/5** — Fantastic school with a family feel: We've been impressed by the warm welcome we received when we first visited The Shade Primary School and have continued to be impressed by the hardworking teachers and supportive staff. Our child loves the daily routines and feels safe and happy in class. *(Jun 2021)*

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