- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results well above the England average.
94 first choices, 89 offers made
Met the standard at 1171%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.6%
- Pupils
- 660
- Pupils per teacher
- 26.4
Schools in CB3
A postcode district in Cambridgeshire
- Postcode district
- 17 schools and nurseries
In short: CB3 is a postcode district in Cambridgeshire with 6 primary schools, 2 secondary schools and 11 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries176 primary · 2 secondary · 11 nurseries
Top-rated
All CB3 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in CB3
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 CB3
6 in CB3, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
38 first choices, 30 offers made
Met the standard at 1181%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.5%
- Pupils
- 221
- Pupils per teacher
- 23.4
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
19 first choices, 19 offers made
Met the standard at 1161%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.6%
- Pupils
- 189
- Pupils per teacher
- 23.4
Secondary Schools in CB3
2 in CB3. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Gretton School
Cambridge, CB3 0RX · Independent · All-through · Ages 5 to 20
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 172
- Pupils per teacher
- –
King's College School
Cambridge, CB3 9DN · Independent · All-through · Ages 4 to 14
- ISI:Inspected
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 381
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Nurseries in CB3
11 in CB3, highest Ofsted grade first
Bright Horizons Wolfson Court Day Nursery and Preschool
Cambridge, CB3 0EH · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Girton Cottontails Preschool
Cambridge, CB3 0PN · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Millington Road Nursery School
Cambridge, CB3 9HP · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Special Schools in CB3
1 in CB3. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Gretton School
Cambridge, CB3 0RX · Independent · All-through · Ages 5 to 20
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 172
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Private Schools in CB3
3 in CB3. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Gretton School
Cambridge, CB3 0RX · Independent · All-through · Ages 5 to 20
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 172
- Pupils per teacher
- –
King's College School
Cambridge, CB3 9DN · Independent · All-through · Ages 4 to 14
- ISI:Inspected
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 381
- Pupils per teacher
- –
St John's College School
Cambridge, CB3 9AB · Independent · Primary · Ages 4 to 13
- ISI:Inspected
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 376
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The map
See them as a listEvery school in CB3, 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.
- Outstanding6
- Good7
- Not graded yet4
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 CB3 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
CB3 has 17 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 CB3
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 CB3
Nearby areas
How many schools are in CB3?
CB3 has 17 schools, including 6 primary schools, 2 secondary schools, 11 nurseries, 3 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 CB3?
The highest-ranked schools in CB3 on Eduscope are University of Cambridge Primary School, Newnham Croft Primary School, Girton Glebe 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 CB3?
There are 3 independent schools in CB3. 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 CB3 on Eduscope, including ISI inspection ratings where available.
How do I choose the right school in CB3?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 17 schools in CB3 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.