- Ofsted:Good or better
Results well above the England average.
41 first choices, 29 offers made
Met the standard at 1183%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.0%
- Pupils
- 205
- Pupils per teacher
- 21.5
Schools in CB2
A postcode district in Cambridgeshire
- Postcode district
- 27 schools and nurseries
In short: CB2 is a postcode district in Cambridgeshire with 10 primary schools, 9 secondary schools and 10 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries2710 primary · 9 secondary · 10 nurseries
Top-rated
All CB2 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in CB2
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 CB2
10 in CB2, best first
- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Results well above the England average.
75 first choices, 59 offers made
Met the standard at 1170%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.9%
- Pupils
- 415
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.0
- Ofsted:Needs attention in 1 area
Results close to the England average.
28 first choices, 40 offers made
Met the standard at 1162%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 5.0%
- Pupils
- 356
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.6
Top Secondary Schools in CB2
9 in CB2, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
Attainment 8 at 1662.1
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 7.4%
- Pupils
- 455
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.6
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
112 first choices, 121 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1656.6
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 8.3%
- Pupils
- 613
- Pupils per teacher
- 19.6
Nurseries in CB2
10 in CB2, highest Ofsted grade first
Kids Planet Chris Abell
Cambridge, CB2 8PH · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Rainbow Day Nursery
Cambridge, CB2 9LH · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Bright Horizons Long Road Day Nursery And Preschool
Cambridge, CB2 0SZ · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in CB2
9 in CB2, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
Attainment 8 at 1662.1
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 7.4%
- Pupils
- 455
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.6
Hills Road Sixth Form College
Cambridge, CB2 8PE · Academy · Sixth Form · Ages 16 to 19
- Ofsted:Outstanding
No published results yet.
Mander Portman Woodward
Cambridge, CB2 1JE · Independent · Secondary · Ages 14 to 20
- ISI:Inspected
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 133
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Private Schools in CB2
8 in CB2. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Mander Portman Woodward
Cambridge, CB2 1JE · Independent · Secondary · Ages 14 to 20
- ISI:Inspected
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 133
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Abbey College Cambridge
Cambridgeshire, CB2 8EB · Independent · Secondary · Ages 12 to 21
- ISI:Inspected
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 337
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Heritage School
Cambridge, CB2 1JE · Independent · All-through · Ages 4 to 16
- ISI:Inspected
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 203
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The map
See them as a listEvery school in CB2, 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.
- Outstanding3
- Good8
- Not graded yet16
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 CB2 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
CB2 has 27 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 CB2
Follow any school and we'll email you when it gets a new Ofsted report or new results are out. Nothing else.
Questions
Questions parents ask about CB2
Nearby areas
How many schools are in CB2?
CB2 has 27 schools, including 10 primary schools, 9 secondary schools, 10 nurseries, 8 independent schools. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in CB2?
The highest-ranked schools in CB2 on Eduscope are St Alban's Catholic Primary School, Trumpington Park Primary School, Cambridge Academy for Science and Technology. 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 CB2?
There are 8 independent schools in CB2. 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 CB2 on Eduscope, including ISI inspection ratings where available.
How do I choose the right school in CB2?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 27 schools in CB2 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.