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Secondary schools in CB4

All 5 secondary schools in CB4.

5 schools in CB4

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  1. Chesterton Community College

    Cambridge, CB4 3NY · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

    • Ofsted:Outstanding in every area
    • Has a sixth form

    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
    View school Chesterton Community College
  2. North Cambridge Academy

    Cambridge, CB4 2JF · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16

    • 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
    View school North Cambridge Academy
  3. OA - Cambridge

    Cambridge, CB4 2BD · Academy · All-through · Ages 5 to 16

    • Ofsted:Good

    Short-stay provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

    Results

    Not published for this kind of school.

    Days missed
    –
    Pupils
    5
    Pupils per teacher
    8.8
    View school OA - Cambridge
  4. Castle School, Cambridge

    Cambridge, CB4 2EE · Special · All-through · Ages 2 to 19

    • Ofsted:Requires improvement
    • Has a nursery
    • Has a sixth form

    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
    View school Castle School, Cambridge
The big picture

How CB4's secondary schools spread out

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Days missed

Share of school sessions pupils missed, for any reason. Lower is better.

CB4 average 9.2%Chesterton Community College: 5.5%North Cambridge Academy: 10.1%Castle School, Cambridge: 12%0%4%8%12%16%
Secondary schools in CB4
Before you apply

Four things worth knowing in CB4

  1. Apply by 31 October.

    Apply to your council in Year 6 for a Year 7 place. Offers come out on 1 March.

  2. Check how old the Ofsted grade is.

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About these schools

Secondary schools in CB4, explained

There are 5 secondary schools in CB4. 0 are run by the council and 3 are academies or free schools. Among them are 1 special and 1 independent schools.

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How many secondary schools are in CB4?
There are 5 secondary schools in CB4, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
What are the best secondary schools in CB4?
The highest-ranked secondary schools in CB4 on Eduscope are Chesterton Community College and North Cambridge Academy. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance.
How are secondary schools in CB4 ranked on Eduscope?
Each state school gets a rank score out of 100. We place each measure as a percentile among state schools of the same phase across England, then weight them. Primary schools: latest Ofsted inspection 30%, pupils meeting the expected standard at Key Stage 2 30%, pupils reaching the higher standard 10%, persistent absence (lower is better) 20%, average reading and maths scores 10%. Secondary schools: latest Ofsted inspection 25%, Attainment 8 25%, grade 5 or above in English and maths 15%, persistent absence (lower is better) 15%, pupils staying in education or work after GCSEs 10%, A level average points (sixth forms only) 10%. Results are averaged over up to three years, and an Ofsted grade older than five years counts for less. A school needs data for at least 60% of the weights. Special schools, pupil referral units, nurseries, independent schools and 16 to 19 schools aren't ranked, and are listed by Ofsted grade and name. Our methodology page explains more.
How do I choose a secondary school in CB4?
When choosing a secondary school in CB4, consider Ofsted ratings, GCSE results (Progress 8 and Attainment 8), sixth form provision, and the school's specialisms. You can compare all 5 secondary schools on Eduscope using filters for school type, gender, and admissions policy.

Sources: Department for Education school performance tables, school census and workforce data, Get Information About Schools and Ofsted. Distances are straight-line estimates.

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