In this section you will find news items relating to our Diocesan schools.
School News
Education Team Garden Party 2025
Last Updated: 23rd June 2025A selection of photographs from our recent Education Team Garden Party, hosted in the Bishop's garden, for Headteachers, Governors and EDRAs from our Diocese of Ely schools
Diocese of Ely Multi-Academy Trust (DEMAT) wins Multi-Academy Trust of the Year
Last Updated: 16th December 2024The Diocese of Ely Multi-Academy Trust (DEMAT) has won the Multi-Academy Trust of the Year award at the National School Awards. The awards, held at the House of Lords in Parliament, recognised DEMAT’s extraordinary educational achievements as a multi-academy trust.
Pupils at St Augustine’s School petition to save their Community Library
Last Updated: 16th October 2024Over 110 children from St Augustine’s School have joined a campaign by local residents to save their community library by designing their own petition, which was presented to Peterborough City Council on Tuesday 15 October.
St Andrew Church Soham's Community Dig
Last Updated: 11th October 2024Summer 2024 saw another cohort of Foundation Learning Tier Year 9 and Year 10 students from Soham Village College participating in archaeological test pit digs in and around Soham, guided by Wessex Archaeology, funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund as part of St Andrew Church Soham's latest building restoration project.
New outdoor learning space at Denver Primary School
Last Updated: 11th September 2024The brand new outdoor learning area consists of a stunning outdoor classroom, raised pond, storytelling area and bug hotel.
Celebrating the Story of Creation at Mepal & Witcham Primary School
Last Updated: 11th September 2024Mepal & Witcham Primary School retell the story of creation through stunning artwork in their new library area.
George's Story - Courageous Advocacy at Linton Infants School
Last Updated: 2nd September 2024George from Linton Infants School was presented with his Courageous Advocacy Award by the Revd Mandy Flaherty, Development Officer for Schools Mission.
Courageous Advocacy at Folksworth Primary School
Last Updated: 8th August 2024Luke from Folksworth C of E Primary School tackled Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) in the wind, hail and rain.
Courageous Advocacy at Buckden Primary School
Last Updated: 8th August 2024The Revd Mandy Flaherty presented Iris from Buckden C of E Primary School with a Courageous Advocacy Award.
St Bede's Inter-Church School celebrates outstanding success
Last Updated: 8th August 2024Pupils at St Bede's Inter-Church School benefit from deeply embedded Christian values that underpin the school’s culture.
Children around the UK speak up ahead of the next General Election
Last Updated: 8th August 2024Young people up and down the country have been given the chance to create their own mini-manifestos in the run up to the next General Election, thanks to an initiative from four UK-based charities.
Photos from our Education team Garden Party 2024
Last Updated: 10th July 2024Our Education team put on a fabulous afternoon tea party in the Bishop's garden for Headteachers, Governors and EDRAs from our Diocese of Ely schools.
Borrow boxes and trails for Parish Churches
Last Updated: 10th July 2024Resources from Ely Cathedral to use in partnership with your local school
Celebrating International Women's Day at Neale-Wade Academy
Last Updated: 14th March 2024In celebration of International Women’s Day on Friday 8 March, over 150 delegates and students met together at Neale-Wade Academy in March to talk about careers, barriers and how we might overcome them.
Thank you and Congratulations to Sarah Conant
Last Updated: 13th March 2024Archdeacon Alex Hughes thanked Sarah Conant for her some 10 years of service within the Diocesan Education team ahead of her retirement.
Head Teacher and Deputy Head Conference: Spring 2024
Last Updated: 13th March 2024Our Education team hosted a Spring Conference for Head Teachers and Deputy Heads from the Diocese of Ely.
Heritage Morning for students at Soham
Last Updated: 11th January 2024St Andrew's Church, Soham held a Heritage Morning - a celebration of the heritage crafts and skills which built and preserve our historic building
Breaking the Silence
Last Updated: 5th October 2023500 children from Soham schools will attend performances at St Andrew's Church during May 2024
Looking out for others - Courageous Advocacy at Wilburton Primary School
Last Updated: 20th September 2023The Courageous Advocacy award was presented, for the first time at Wilburton Primary School, to a pupil who has shown time and time again their empathy for others.
Students from Soham VC follow in the Footsteps of St Felix
Last Updated: 11th January 2024Year 9 and 10 students from Soham Village College were invited to take part in an archaeology project at St Andrew's Church during July 2023.
