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2025 Best Secondary Schools in Cambridge Area

Find the perfect school for your child's future. Explore top secondary schools across Cambridge. Filter by Ofsted rating, faith, and features; compare options; and view on a map or by neighbourhood.

Top Secondary Schools in Cambridge

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Independent · All-through
#1CAMBRIDGE
#48England

The Perse School

Hills Road, Cambridge, Cambridge, CB2 8QF
Cambridgeshire council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
1,705 pupils
Mixed
3-18 years
None
Sixth Form
Nursery
Details
Independent · Secondary & Post-16
#3CAMBRIDGE
#186England

The Leys School

Trumpington Road, Cambridge, CB2 7AD
Cambridgeshire council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
570 pupils
Mixed
11-18+ years
None
Sixth Form
Boarders
Details
Independent · Secondary & Post-16
#4CAMBRIDGE
#257England

Abbey College Cambridge

Homerton Gardens, Purbeck Road, Cambridge, CB2 8EB
Cambridgeshire council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
466 pupils
Mixed
12-18+ years
None
Sixth Form
Boarders
Details
Independent · All-through
#6CAMBRIDGE
#284England

St Mary's School, Cambridge

Bateman Street, Cambridge, CB2 1LY
Cambridgeshire council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
613 pupils
Girls
3-18+ years
Catholic
Sixth Form
Nursery
Boarders
Details
Independent · All-through
#2CAMBRIDGE
#163England

The Stephen Perse Foundation

Union Road, Cambridge, Cambridge, CB2 1HF
Cambridgeshire council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
1,668 pupils
Mixed
2-18+ years
None
Sixth Form
Nursery
Boarders
Details
Independent · Secondary & Post-16
#10CAMBRIDGE
#536England

Cambridge Arts and Sciences (CATS and CSVPA)

1 High Street, Chesterton, Cambridge, CB4 1NQ
Cambridgeshire council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
543 pupils
Mixed
13-18+ years
None
Sixth Form
Boarders
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#5CAMBRIDGE
#269England

Impington Village College

New Road, Impington, Cambridge, CB24 9LX
Cambridgeshire council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,432 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School229 offers / 662 applications
Subscription: 2.9xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#9CAMBRIDGE
#478England

Chesterton Community College

Gilbert Road, Cambridge, CB4 3NY
Cambridgeshire council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
1,121 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School192 offers / 712 applications
Subscription: 3.7xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#7CAMBRIDGE
#382England

Parkside Community College

Parkside, Cambridge, CB1 1EH
Cambridgeshire council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
735 pupils
Mixed
11-18+ years
None
Application Demand
Primary School120 offers / 626 applications
Subscription: 5.2xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details

Map of Secondary Schools in Cambridge

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Neighbourhoods in Cambridge

Abbey is a popular residential pocket within the Cambridge area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Cambridge and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#20Coleridge Community CollegeStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
Coleridge Community College#20
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Bottisham is a popular residential pocket within the Cambridge area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Cambridge and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#17Bottisham Village CollegeStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneRequires Improvement
Bottisham Village College#17
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Requires Improvement

Cambourne is a popular residential pocket within the Cambridge area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Cambridge and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#23Cambourne Village CollegeStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneOutstanding
Cambourne Village College#23
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Outstanding

Cambridge is a popular residential pocket within the Cambridge area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Cambridge and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#1The Perse SchoolIndependentAll-through3-18 yearsMixedNoneNot inspected by Ofsted
#2The Stephen Perse FoundationIndependentAll-through2-18+ yearsMixedNoneNot inspected by Ofsted
N/ACardiff Sixth Form College, CambridgeIndependentSecondary & Post-1614-18+ yearsMixedNoneInformation not available
The Perse School#1
School Type: Independent
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 3-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted
The Stephen Perse Foundation#2
School Type: Independent
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 2-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted
Cardiff Sixth Form College, CambridgeN/A
School Type: Independent
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 14-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Information not available

Cherry Hinton is a popular residential pocket within the Cambridge area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Cambridge and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#8St Bede's Inter-Church SchoolStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedChurch of England & CatholicOutstanding
St Bede's Inter-Church School#8
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Church of England & Catholic
Ofsted: Outstanding

Chesterton is a popular residential pocket within the Cambridge area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Cambridge and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#10Cambridge Arts and Sciences (CATS and CSVPA)IndependentSecondary & Post-1613-18+ yearsMixedNoneNot inspected by Ofsted
#9Chesterton Community CollegeStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneOutstanding
Cambridge Arts and Sciences (CATS and CSVPA)#10
School Type: Independent
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 13-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted
Chesterton Community College#9
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Outstanding

City Centre is a popular residential pocket within the Cambridge area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Cambridge and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#6St Mary's School, CambridgeIndependentAll-through3-18+ yearsGirlsCatholicNot inspected by Ofsted
St Mary's School, Cambridge#6
School Type: Independent
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 3-18+ years
Gender: Girls
Religious Character: Catholic
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted

Comberton is a popular residential pocket within the Cambridge area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Cambridge and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#13Comberton Village CollegeStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneOutstanding
Comberton Village College#13
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Outstanding

Cottenham is a popular residential pocket within the Cambridge area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Cambridge and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#18Cottenham Village CollegeStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
Cottenham Village College#18
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Fulbourn is a popular residential pocket within the Cambridge area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Cambridge and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#27Landmark International SchoolIndependentAll-through4-16 yearsMixedNoneInformation not available
N/AWaldorf Cambridge SchoolIndependentAll-through2-17 yearsMixedNoneInformation not available
Landmark International School#27
School Type: Independent
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 4-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Information not available
Waldorf Cambridge SchoolN/A
School Type: Independent
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 2-17 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Information not available

Homerton is a popular residential pocket within the Cambridge area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Cambridge and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#4Abbey College CambridgeIndependentSecondary & Post-1612-18+ yearsMixedNoneNot inspected by Ofsted
Abbey College Cambridge#4
School Type: Independent
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 12-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted

Impington is a popular residential pocket within the Cambridge area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Cambridge and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#5Impington Village CollegeStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
Impington Village College#5
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Kings Hedges is a popular residential pocket within the Cambridge area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Cambridge and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#24North Cambridge AcademyStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
North Cambridge Academy#24
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Linton is a popular residential pocket within the Cambridge area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Cambridge and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#22Linton Village CollegeStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
Linton Village College#22
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Mill Road is a popular residential pocket within the Cambridge area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Cambridge and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#25Mander Portman WoodwardIndependentSecondary & Post-1614-18+ yearsMixedNoneNot inspected by Ofsted
#16Sancton Wood SchoolIndependentAll-through1-16 yearsMixedNoneNot inspected by Ofsted
Mander Portman Woodward#25
School Type: Independent
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 14-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted
Sancton Wood School#16
School Type: Independent
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 1-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted

Northstowe is a popular residential pocket within the Cambridge area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Cambridge and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#14Northstowe Learning CommunityStateAll-through4-18+ yearsMixedNoneGood
Northstowe Learning Community#14
School Type: State
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 4-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Parkside is a popular residential pocket within the Cambridge area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Cambridge and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#7Parkside Community CollegeStateSecondary & Post-1611-18+ yearsMixedNoneOutstanding
Parkside Community College#7
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Outstanding

Queen Edith's is a popular residential pocket within the Cambridge area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Cambridge and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#19The Netherhall SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
The Netherhall School#19
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Romsey is a popular residential pocket within the Cambridge area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Cambridge and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#26Heritage SchoolIndependentAll-through4-16 yearsMixedChristianNot inspected by Ofsted
Heritage School#26
School Type: Independent
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 4-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Christian
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted

Sawston is a popular residential pocket within the Cambridge area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Cambridge and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#11Sawston Village CollegeStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
Sawston Village College#11
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Swavesey is a popular residential pocket within the Cambridge area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Cambridge and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#15Swavesey Village CollegeStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneOutstanding
Swavesey Village College#15
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Outstanding

Trumpington is a popular residential pocket within the Cambridge area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Cambridge and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#3The Leys SchoolIndependentSecondary & Post-1611-18+ yearsMixedNoneNot inspected by Ofsted
#21Cambridge Academy for Science and TechnologyStateSecondary & Post-1613-18+ yearsMixedNoneGood
#12Trumpington Community CollegeStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
The Leys School#3
School Type: Independent
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted
Cambridge Academy for Science and Technology#21
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 13-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good
Trumpington Community College#12
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

West Cambridge is a popular residential pocket within the Cambridge area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Cambridge and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
N/AKing's College School, CambridgeIndependentAll-through4-14 yearsMixedNoneNot inspected by Ofsted
King's College School, CambridgeN/A
School Type: Independent
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 4-14 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted

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