Schools in Cambridge

Find schools in Cambridge with Ofsted ratings on our free interactive map. See distances from any address, filter by primary or secondary, and view exam results.

Choosing a School in Cambridge

Cambridge has no state grammar schools, but its comprehensive schools perform well above national averages. The city's strong academic culture influences local schools. Popular family areas include Newnham, Trumpington, and Cherry Hinton. Sixth form options include excellent colleges like Hills Road Sixth Form College and Long Road Sixth Form College. Cambridgeshire County Council handles admissions.

Primary Schools in Cambridge

Cambridge has highly regarded primary schools across the city. Popular areas include Newnham, Chesterton, and Trumpington. Examples of well-known primaries include:

  • Newnham Croft Primary SchoolAges 4-11
  • Milton Road Primary SchoolAges 4-11
  • St Paul's CE Primary SchoolAges 4-11
  • Trumpington Park Primary SchoolAges 4-11
  • Queen Edith Primary SchoolAges 4-11

Secondary Schools in Cambridge

Cambridge's secondary schools are comprehensive, with several outstanding performers. Examples include:

  • Parkside Community CollegeAges 11-16
  • Coleridge Community CollegeAges 11-16
  • Chesterton Community CollegeAges 11-16

How Are Averages Calculated?

When viewing a school's performance data, you'll see comparisons like "+12% vs avg". These averages are calculated from all schools in our database, covering over 20,000 state-funded schools across England. For primary schools, we show KS2 SATs results (percentage meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths). For secondary schools, we show GCSE results (percentage achieving grade 5 or above in English and maths).

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