- Ofsted:Good or better
Results well above the England average.
95 first choices, 59 offers made
Met the standard at 1174%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.4%
- Pupils
- 424
- Pupils per teacher
- 26.0
Schools in CB4
A postcode district in Cambridgeshire
- Postcode district
- 29 schools and nurseries
In short: CB4 is a postcode district in Cambridgeshire with 12 primary schools, 5 secondary schools and 14 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries2912 primary · 5 secondary · 14 nurseries
Top-rated
All CB4 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in CB4
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 CB4
12 in CB4, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
29 first choices, 31 offers made
Met the standard at 1179%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.9%
- Pupils
- 389
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.1
- Ofsted:Good
Results below the England average.
48 first choices, 55 offers made
Met the standard at 1158%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.9%
- Pupils
- 398
- Pupils per teacher
- 22.4
Top Secondary Schools in CB4
5 in CB4, best first
- Ofsted:Outstanding in every area
Results well above the England average.
293 first choices, 174 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1665.4
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 5.5%
- Pupils
- 1,126
- Pupils per teacher
- 14.1
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
68 first choices, 150 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1648.6
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 10.1%
- Pupils
- 687
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.3
Nurseries in CB4
14 in CB4, highest Ofsted grade first
Arbury Preschool
Cambridge, CB4 2DE · Nursery
- Ofsted:Expected standard in every area
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Bright Horizons Cambridge Science Park Day Nursery and Preschool
Cambridge, CB4 0WG · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Butterfly Day Nursery
Cambridge, CB4 1DD · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in CB4
3 in CB4, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Outstanding in every area
Results well above the England average.
293 first choices, 174 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1665.4
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 5.5%
- Pupils
- 1,126
- Pupils per teacher
- 14.1
Castle School, Cambridge
Cambridge, CB4 2EE · 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
- 12.0%
- Pupils
- 233
- Pupils per teacher
- 6.1
Cambridge Arts and Sciences (CATS and CSVPA)
Cambridge, CB4 1NQ · Independent · Secondary · Ages 13 to 24
- ISI:Inspected
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 453
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Special Schools in CB4
1 in CB4. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Castle School, Cambridge
Cambridge, CB4 2EE · 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
- 12.0%
- Pupils
- 233
- Pupils per teacher
- 6.1
Private Schools in CB4
1 in CB4. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Cambridge Arts and Sciences (CATS and CSVPA)
Cambridge, CB4 1NQ · Independent · Secondary · Ages 13 to 24
- ISI:Inspected
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 453
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The map
See them as a listEvery school in CB4, 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.
- Good20
- Requires improvement2
- 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 CB4 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
CB4 has 29 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 CB4
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 CB4
Nearby areas
How many schools are in CB4?
CB4 has 29 schools, including 12 primary schools, 5 secondary schools, 14 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 CB4?
The highest-ranked schools in CB4 on Eduscope are Chesterton Community College, Milton Road Primary School, Kings Hedges 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 CB4?
There is 1 independent school in CB4. Fees vary by school and age group, with day school fees typically ranging from £10,000 to £20,000 per year. You can compare it on Eduscope, including ISI inspection ratings where available.
How do I choose the right school in CB4?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 29 schools in CB4 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.