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Cambridge sixth form schools benefit from the city's scholarly heritage and strong university connections, with 51% of students achieving A*/A/B grades at A-Level, above England's 47%. With an average Oxbridge ranking of 884 compared to England's 1183, Cambridge sixth forms demonstrate a strong track record of elite university preparation. While Cardiff Sixth Form College, Cambridge and The Perse School are top-ranked independent options, the city's state sixth forms also provide strong academic pathways for students across Cambridge, Chesterton, and Newnham. 83% of sixth form providers are rated Good or Outstanding. Filter by Ofsted rating or use the comparison tool to shortlist schools that match your priorities.
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Castle School, Cambridge | State | Not Applicable | 2-18+ years | Mixed | None | 6.2/10Developing |
State • Not Applicable • 2-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Cambourne Village College | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | 10/10Elite |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Cardiff Sixth Form College, Cambridge | Independent | Secondary & Post-16 | 14-18+ years | Mixed | None | Information not available |
| #2 | The Perse School | Independent | All-through | 3-18 years | Mixed | None | 10/10Elite |
| #6 | The Stephen Perse Foundation | Independent | All-through | 2-18+ years | Mixed | None | 10/10Elite |
Independent • Secondary & Post-16 • 14-18+ years
Independent • All-through • 3-18 years
Independent • All-through • 2-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #8 | Cambridge Arts and Sciences (CATS and CSVPA) | Independent | Secondary & Post-16 | 13-18+ years | Mixed | None | 6.1/10Developing |
| #10 | Chesterton Community College | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | 10/10Elite |
Independent • Secondary & Post-16 • 13-18+ years
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #5 | St Mary's School, Cambridge | Independent | All-through | 3-18+ years | Girls | Catholic | 9.3/10Elite |
| #15 | St. Andrew's College Cambridge | Independent | Post-16 | 15-18+ years | Mixed | None | - |
Independent • All-through • 3-18+ years
Independent • Post-16 • 15-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #13 | Comberton Village College | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | 10/10Elite |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | The Centre School | State | Not Applicable | 11-18+ years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Not Applicable • 11-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #7 | Hills Road Sixth Form College | State | Post-16 | 16-18+ years | Mixed | None | Information not available |
State • Post-16 • 16-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #4 | Abbey College Cambridge | Independent | Secondary & Post-16 | 12-18+ years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
Independent • Secondary & Post-16 • 12-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #9 | Impington Village College | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | 10/10Elite |
| N/A | The Cavendish School, Cambridge | State | Not Applicable | 7-18 years | Mixed | None | 10/10Elite |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
State • Not Applicable • 7-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Granta School | State | Not Applicable | 2-18+ years | Mixed | None | 4.6/10Developing |
State • Not Applicable • 2-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #11 | Mander Portman Woodward | Independent | Secondary & Post-16 | 14-18+ years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| N/A | Cambridge Maths School | State | Post-16 | 16-18+ years | Mixed | None | Information not available |
Independent • Secondary & Post-16 • 14-18+ years
State • Post-16 • 16-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Red Balloon Learner Centre - Cambridge | Independent | Not Applicable | 11-18+ years | Mixed | None | 10/10Elite |
Independent • Not Applicable • 11-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Northstowe Learning Community | State | All-through | 4-18+ years | Mixed | None | 7.6/10Excellent |
State • All-through • 4-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #12 | Parkside Community College | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18+ years | Mixed | None | 9.6/10Elite |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #16 | The Netherhall School | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3 | The Leys School | Independent | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18+ years | Mixed | None | 10/10Elite |
| #14 | Cambridge Academy for Science and Technology | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 13-18+ years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
Independent • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18+ years
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 13-18+ years
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