- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Results well above the England average.
44 first choices, 45 offers made
Met the standard at 1175%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.5%
- Pupils
- 419
- Pupils per teacher
- 21.7
Schools in CB23
A postcode district in Cambridgeshire
- Postcode district
- 33 schools and nurseries
In short: CB23 is a postcode district in Cambridgeshire with 15 primary schools, 3 secondary schools and 16 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries3315 primary · 3 secondary · 16 nurseries
Top-rated
All CB23 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in CB23
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 CB23
15 in CB23, best first
Coton Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School
Cambridge, CB23 7PW · State · Primary · Ages 4 to 11
- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Results well below the England average.
11 first choices, 12 offers made
Met the standard at 1143%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.2%
- Pupils
- 96
- Pupils per teacher
- 14.7
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
19 first choices, 20 offers made
Met the standard at 1163%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.7%
- Pupils
- 193
- Pupils per teacher
- 21.9
Top Secondary Schools in CB23
3 in CB23, best first
- Ofsted:Outstanding in every area
Results well above the England average.
309 first choices, 281 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1656.8
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 6.9%
- Pupils
- 1,981
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.4
- Ofsted:Outstanding in every area
Results well above the England average.
344 first choices, 289 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1653.7
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 7.6%
- Pupils
- 1,626
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.1
Nurseries in CB23
16 in CB23, highest Ofsted grade first
Elsworth Pre-School
Cambridge, CB23 4JD · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Stephen Perse Nurseries - Madingley
Cambridge, CB23 8AH · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Bar Hill Day Nursery
Cambridge, CB23 8DY · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in CB23
2 in CB23, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Outstanding in every area
Results well above the England average.
309 first choices, 281 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1656.8
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 6.9%
- Pupils
- 1,981
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.4
- Ofsted:Outstanding in every area
Results well above the England average.
344 first choices, 289 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1653.7
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 7.6%
- Pupils
- 1,626
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.1
Special Schools in CB23
1 in CB23. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Papworth Hall School
Cambridge, CB23 3RD · Independent · All-through · Ages 5 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
- 34
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Private Schools in CB23
1 in CB23. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Papworth Hall School
Cambridge, CB23 3RD · Independent · All-through · Ages 5 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
- 34
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The map
See them as a listEvery school in CB23, 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.
- Outstanding2
- Good23
- Not graded yet8
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 CB23 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
CB23 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 CB23
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 CB23
Nearby areas
How many schools are in CB23?
CB23 has 33 schools, including 15 primary schools, 3 secondary schools, 16 nurseries, 1 independent school, 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 CB23?
The highest-ranked schools in CB23 on Eduscope are Comberton Village College, Cambourne Village College, Jeavons Wood 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 CB23?
There is 1 independent school in CB23, a special school for children with special educational needs, where councils usually pay the fees. You can compare it on Eduscope, including inspection reports where available.
How do I choose the right school in CB23?
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 CB23 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.