- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
45 first choices, 45 offers made
Met the standard at 1176%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.8%
- Pupils
- 254
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.9
Schools in CB21
A postcode district in Cambridgeshire
- Postcode district
- 23 schools and nurseries
In short: CB21 is a postcode district in Cambridgeshire with 11 primary schools, 5 secondary schools and 11 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries2311 primary · 5 secondary · 11 nurseries
Top-rated
All CB21 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in CB21
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 CB21
11 in CB21, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results above the England average.
32 first choices, 32 offers made
Met the standard at 1165%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.1%
- Pupils
- 211
- Pupils per teacher
- 20.3
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
Met the standard at 1171%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 5.0%
- Pupils
- 231
- Pupils per teacher
- 22.2
Top Secondary Schools in CB21
5 in CB21, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
170 first choices, 145 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1648.8
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 7.4%
- Pupils
- 766
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.1
Nurseries in CB21
11 in CB21, highest Ofsted grade first
Abington Annexe Community Childcare
Cambridge, CB21 6AE · Nursery
- Ofsted:Expected standard in every area
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Bright Horizons Fulbourn Day Nursery & Preschool
Cambridge, CB21 5XG · Nursery
- Ofsted:Expected standard in every area
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Buttercups Community Pre-school
Cambridge, CB21 4DJ · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in CB21
1 in CB21, by the school's Eduscope score
Granta School
Cambridge, CB21 4NN · Special · All-through · Ages 2 to 19
- Ofsted:Requires improvement
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 8.0%
- Pupils
- 185
- Pupils per teacher
- 8.1
Special Schools in CB21
1 in CB21. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Granta School
Cambridge, CB21 4NN · Special · All-through · Ages 2 to 19
- Ofsted:Requires improvement
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 8.0%
- Pupils
- 185
- Pupils per teacher
- 8.1
Private Schools in CB21
2 in CB21. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Landmark International School
Cambridge, CB21 5EP · Independent · All-through · Ages 4 to 16
- Ofsted:Good
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 106
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Waldorf Cambridge School
Fulbourn, CB21 5DZ · Independent · All-through · Ages 2 to 17
- Ofsted:Requires improvement
Independent school. Results well below the England average.
Attainment 8 at 1626.3
England 46.2
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 92
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The map
See them as a listEvery school in CB21, 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.
- Outstanding1
- Good12
- Requires improvement2
- Inadequate1
- Not graded yet7
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 CB21 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
CB21 has 23 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 CB21
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 CB21
Nearby areas
How many schools are in CB21?
CB21 has 23 schools, including 11 primary schools, 5 secondary schools, 11 nurseries, 2 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 CB21?
The highest-ranked schools in CB21 on Eduscope are Fulbourn Primary School, Linton Village College, Meadow Primary School. 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 CB21?
There are 2 independent schools in CB21. 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 CB21 on Eduscope, including ISI inspection ratings where available.
How do I choose the right school in CB21?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 23 schools in CB21 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.