- Ofsted:Strong standard in every area
Results well above the England average.
29 first choices, 30 offers made
Met the standard at 1190%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.2%
- Pupils
- 222
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.1
Schools in CB1
A postcode district in Cambridgeshire
- Postcode district
- 33 schools and nurseries
In short: CB1 is a postcode district in Cambridgeshire with 13 primary schools, 9 secondary schools and 12 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries3313 primary · 9 secondary · 12 nurseries
Top-rated
All CB1 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in CB1
Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.
Top Primary Schools in CB1
13 in CB1, best first
- Ofsted:Expected standard in every area
Results above the England average.
12 first choices, 14 offers made
Met the standard at 1169%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.6%
- Pupils
- 177
- Pupils per teacher
- 29.5
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
43 first choices, 30 offers made
Met the standard at 1180%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 5.7%
- Pupils
- 205
- Pupils per teacher
- 22.8
Top Secondary Schools in CB1
9 in CB1, best first
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results well above the England average.
288 first choices, 177 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1662.9
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 6.8%
- Pupils
- 943
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.5
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results well above the England average.
135 first choices, 113 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1665.9
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 6.2%
- Pupils
- 667
- Pupils per teacher
- 20.1
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
59 first choices, 125 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1658.7
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 8.9%
- Pupils
- 553
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.0
Nurseries in CB1
12 in CB1, highest Ofsted grade first
ACE Nursery School
Cambridge, CB1 1JE · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Stephen Perse Nurseries Salisbury Villas
Cambridge, CB1 2JF · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Brunswick Nursery School
Cambridge, CB1 2LZ · State · Nursery · Ages 2 to 5
- Ofsted:Strong standard in every area
No published results yet.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 81
- Pupils per teacher
- 27.0
Sixth Forms in CB1
4 in CB1, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
154 first choices, 201 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1646.8
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 10.1%
- Pupils
- 1,259
- Pupils per teacher
- 19.3
Cambridge Maths School
Cambridge, CB1 2AZ · Sixth Form · Ages 16 to 19
- Ofsted:Exceptional in every area
No published results yet.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 99
- Pupils per teacher
- 8.7
Cardiff Sixth Form College, Cambridge
Cb1 2aw · Independent · Secondary · Ages 14 to 19
- ISI:Inspected
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 100
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Special Schools in CB1
1 in CB1. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Holme Court School
Cambridge, CB1 8DW · Independent · All-through · Ages 7 to 16
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 40
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Private Schools in CB1
5 in CB1. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Cambridge Muslim Secondary School
Cambridge, CB1 3RH · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16 · Girls
- Ofsted:Expected standard in every area
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 8
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Cardiff Sixth Form College, Cambridge
Cb1 2aw · Independent · Secondary · Ages 14 to 19
- ISI:Inspected
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 100
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Holme Court School
Cambridge, CB1 8DW · Independent · All-through · Ages 7 to 16
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 40
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The map
See them as a listEvery school in CB1, on one map
Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.
- Outstanding4
- Good16
- Not graded yet13
Before you apply
Apply through the council where you live
Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.
By age
What's on offer for each age
Pick a stage to see every CB1 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
CB1 has 33 schools and nurseries.
Dates to know
Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.
- 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
- 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
- 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
- 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.
Keep up with schools in CB1
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Questions
Questions parents ask about CB1
Nearby areas
How many schools are in CB1?
CB1 has 33 schools, including 13 primary schools, 9 secondary schools, 12 nurseries, 5 independent schools, 1 special school. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in CB1?
The highest-ranked schools in CB1 on Eduscope are St Bede's Inter-Church School, Bewick Bridge Community Primary School, Parkside Community College. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.
How many private schools are in CB1?
There are 5 independent schools in CB1. Fees vary by school and age group, with day school fees typically ranging from £10,000 to £20,000 per year. You can compare all private schools in CB1 on Eduscope, including ISI inspection ratings where available.
How do I choose the right school in CB1?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 33 schools in CB1 by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.
Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.