Ward (1970 - 1992) 21st Century Richard Youdale (1992 - 2004) Sue Freestone (2004 - 2019) John Attwater (2019 - ) Notable Buildings The Porta Many of Ely's monastic buildings are leased to the school by the cathedral. The imposing Porta is the gateway into the monastic buildings of the cathedral, and now houses the school's largest library, classrooms and a conference room, as well as its archive. The Monastic Barn The monastic barn is close to the Porta. At one time it housed the abbey's crops and tythes but it is now primarily used as the school's dining hall for pupils in year 3 to year 11. It is also used to hold formal dinners, such as the Visitor's Feast. Prior Crauden's Chapel Prior Crauden's Chapel was built in 1324. Small and intimate, it retains much of its original wall decoration. It is used by the school for small congregations and private prayer, its organ played by pupils and staff. The Queen's Hall Prior Crauden's Chapel is next to Queen's Hall, another 1330s building, which as the Priory housed boys aged 11–12 in the 1950s. It now serves as the residence of the Principal and his family. The Infirmary The Infirmary is one of the oldest surviving of the monastery's buildings, constructed in the 12th century. Located on Firmary Lane near the south transept of the cathedral, the building once housed sick monks, but is now the boarding house for the Ely Cathedral choristers. School House School House is part of the monastery, and the religious studies department is housed in the Hermitage buildings. The school uses the cathedral as a place of worship three times a week, and for major school services. Prior's House Prior's House is used as a boarding house for the Junior School house, Priory House. Old Hereward Hall Old Hereward Hall was built in the 1800s and is now used by the school to house classrooms, alongside a portion Wilkinson House. Hereward Hall Hereward hall was originally the Ely Theological College, constructed in 1876 and used until 1964 when it transferred into the possession of the school. Bishop's Palace The palace was built in the 15th century by Bishop John Alcock and was one of the official residences of the Bishop of Ely until 1941. During the Second World War the palace was used as a base for the British Red Cross, and then