Best Private Schools in Cambridge
16 private schools found
Key Facts
- In Cambridge, 16 independent schools (5.2% of the total) provide education to 3,942 pupils, making up a significant proportion of schools in the area.
- Of the 9 inspected independent schools in Cambridge, 100.0% achieved Good or Outstanding ratings, with 2 schools rated Outstanding and 7 rated Good.
- Compared to the national average, independent schools in Cambridge have a lower percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals at 0.0%, and a higher percentage of pupils with special educational needs at 20.7%.
- Achievement in independent schools in Cambridge is below the national average, with an Attainment 8 score of 25.28 and 16.1% of pupils achieving grade 5+ in English and maths.
Cambridge Arts and Sciences (CATS and CSVPA)
Cambridge, CB4 1NQ
Independent · Primary · Ages 13–24
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Pupils534
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King's College School
Cambridge, CB3 9DN
Independent · Primary · Ages 4–14
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Pupils390
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St Faith's School
Cambridge, CB2 8AG
Independent · Primary · Ages 3–13
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Pupils553
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St John's College School
Cambridge, CB3 9AB
Independent · Primary · Ages 4–13
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Pupils405
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St Mary's School
Cambridge, CB2 1LY
Independent · Primary · Ages 3–19 · Girls
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Pupils586
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The Leys School
Cambridge, CB2 7AD
Independent · Primary · Ages 11–19
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Pupils564
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Gretton School
Cambridge, CB3 0RX
Independent · Primary · Ages 5–19
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Pupils158
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Holme Court School
Cambridge, CB1 8DW
Independent · Primary · Ages 7–16
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Pupils49
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Landmark International School
Cambridge, CB21 5EP
Independent · Primary · Ages 4–16
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Pupils104
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Mander Portman Woodward
Cambridge, CB2 1JE
Independent · Primary · Ages 14–20
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Pupils159
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Papworth Hall School
Cambridge, CB23 3RD
Independent · Primary · Ages 5–16
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Pupils29
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Selwyn Hall School
Cambridge, CB22 6SE
Independent · Primary · Ages 7–18
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Pupils28
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St. Andrew's College Cambridge
Cambridge, CB1 2JB
Independent · Primary · Ages 15–22
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Pupils151
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Frequently Asked Questions
There are 16 private schools in Cambridge, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Cambridge | England |
|---|---|---|
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 62% | 61% |
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | +0.41 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 25.3 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 17% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 18.9:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £7,817 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.