What are the best private schools in Cambridgeshire?

Based on Ofsted ratings and exam results, the top-ranked private schools in Cambridgeshire include Cambridge Arts and Sciences (CATS and CSVPA), Cambridge Muslim Secondary School, and Kimbolton School. Rankings are updated regularly using the latest data from the Department for Education.

How many Ofsted Outstanding private schools are in Cambridgeshire?

Cambridgeshire has 23 private schools rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 214 are rated Good, meaning 92% of inspected schools hold a Good or Outstanding rating.

How are private schools in Cambridgeshire ranked on Eduscope?

Schools are ranked using a composite score that combines Ofsted or ISI inspection ratings, Key Stage exam results, pupil progress measures, and other performance indicators published by the Department for Education. The score is recalculated regularly as new data becomes available.

What is the average class size in Cambridgeshire private schools?

The average pupil-teacher ratio across private schools in Cambridgeshire is 20:1. While this is not a direct measure of class size, it indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil.

How much do private schools in Cambridgeshire cost?

Fees for private schools in Cambridgeshire vary by school and age group. Day school fees typically range from £10,000 to £20,000 per year, while boarding fees can exceed £30,000. Individual school pages on Eduscope include fee information where available.

Best Private Schools in Cambridgeshire

37 private schools found

Key Facts

Cambridgeshire is home to 37 independent schools, which account for 5.1% of all schools in the county, with a total of 11,528 pupils.
Of the 22 inspected, 90.9% of Cambridgeshire's independent schools are rated Good or Outstanding, with 2 schools achieving an Outstanding rating and 18 rated Good.
In Cambridgeshire's independent schools, 15.6% of pupils have special educational needs, compared to 13.0% nationally, and 0.0% are eligible for free school meals.
Cambridgeshire's independent schools have an Attainment 8 score of 44.39, and 34.0% of pupils achieve grade 5 or above in both English and maths, with 2 schools rated Inadequate or Requires Improvement out of 22 inspected.

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Cambridge Arts and Sciences (CATS and CSVPA)

Cambridge, CB4 1NQ

Independent · Primary · Ages 13–24

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils534

P/T Ratio–

Cambridge Muslim Secondary School

Cambridge, CB1 3RH

Independent · Primary · Ages 11–16 · Girls

Kimbolton School

Huntingdon, PE28 0EA

Independent · Primary · Ages 3–18

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils1,071

P/T Ratio–

King's College School

Cambridge, CB3 9DN

Independent · Primary · Ages 4–14

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils390

P/T Ratio–

King's Ely

Ely, CB7 4DB

Independent · Primary · Ages 2–19

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils1,156

P/T Ratio–

Sancton Wood School

CB1 2EZ

Independent · Primary · Ages 1–16

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils391

P/T Ratio–

St Faith's School

Cambridge, CB2 8AG

Independent · Primary · Ages 3–13

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils553

P/T Ratio–

St John's College School

Cambridge, CB3 9AB

Independent · Primary · Ages 4–13

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils405

P/T Ratio–

St Mary's School

Cambridge, CB2 1LY

Independent · Primary · Ages 3–19 · Girls

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils586

P/T Ratio–

The Leys School

Cambridge, CB2 7AD

Independent · Primary · Ages 11–19

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Pupils564

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The Perse School

CB2 8QF

Independent · Primary · Ages 3–18

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils1,735

P/T Ratio–

The Stephen Perse Foundation

CB2 1HF

Independent · Primary · Ages 2–21

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils1,624

P/T Ratio–

Walnut Tree School Ltd

Wisbech, PE13 5BL

Independent · Primary · Ages 8–16

Whitehall School

Huntingdon, PE28 3EH

Independent · Primary · Ages 1–11

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils118

P/T Ratio–

Wisbech Grammar School

Cambridgeshire, PE13 1RH

Independent · Primary · Ages 2–19

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils593

P/T Ratio–

Gretton School

Cambridge, CB3 0RX

Independent · Primary · Ages 5–19

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils158

P/T Ratio–

Aurora Fairway School

St Ives, PE27 6AL

Independent · Primary · Ages 11–16

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils48

P/T Ratio–

Begdale House School

Wisbech, PE14 0AZ

Independent · Primary · Ages 10–17

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils19

P/T Ratio–

Cambian Home Tree School

Wisbech, PE14 0LP

Independent · Primary · Ages 12–18

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils9

P/T Ratio–

Cambian Wisbech School

Wisbech, PE13 1JF

Independent · Primary · Ages 7–17

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils40

P/T Ratio–

Cardiff Sixth Form College, Cambridge

CB1 2AW

Independent · Primary · Ages 14–19

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils98

P/T Ratio–

Holme Court School

Cambridge, CB1 8DW

Independent · Primary · Ages 7–16

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils49

P/T Ratio–

Hope Tree School

Cambridgeshire, CB24 9NG

Independent · Primary · Ages 7–16 · Girls

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils22

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Landmark International School

Cambridge, CB21 5EP

Independent · Primary · Ages 4–16

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils104

P/T Ratio–

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 37 private schools in Cambridgeshire, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.

Area Benchmarks

Metric	Cambridgeshire	England
School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted)	91%	90%
Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard	57%	61%
Secondary ResultsProgress 8	+0.18	+0.00
Attainment 8	44.4	46.1
AttendancePersistent Absence	18%	20%
ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio	19.8:1	18.1:1
Spending per Pupil	£7,968	£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.

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Key Facts

Cambridge Arts and Sciences (CATS and CSVPA)

Cambridge Muslim Secondary School

Kimbolton School

King's College School

King's Ely

Sancton Wood School

St Faith's School

St John's College School

St Mary's School

The Leys School

The Perse School

The Stephen Perse Foundation

Walnut Tree School Ltd

Whitehall School

Wisbech Grammar School

Gretton School

Aurora Fairway School

Begdale House School

Cambian Home Tree School

Cambian Wisbech School

Cardiff Sixth Form College, Cambridge

Holme Court School

Hope Tree School

Landmark International School

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What are the best private schools in Cambridgeshire?

How many Ofsted Outstanding private schools are in Cambridgeshire?

How are private schools in Cambridgeshire ranked on Eduscope?

What is the average class size in Cambridgeshire private schools?

How much do private schools in Cambridgeshire cost?

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