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Schools in Histon and Impington

A town in Cambridgeshire

  • Town
  • 9 schools and nurseries
  • 2,506 pupils

In short: Most primary schools here are rated Good or better, about the same as across England. Results at 11 are above England, and results at 16 were above England in 2026. Fewer pupils miss a lot of school than across England.

Three children with backpacks crossing a street
A red-brick school building under a blue sky

Histon and Impington at a glance

Ahead of England on results at 11

How Histon and Impington's schools compare with England, area by area.

DfE and Ofsted data, 2014 to 2026How we work this out
  • Schools and nurseries92 primary · 1 secondary · 4 nurseries
  • Primaries Good or better100%England 96%
  • Met the standard at 1181%England 62%
  • Grade 5 in English and maths72%Attainment 8 61.4, England 46.2
  • Free school meals, primary14%A sign of family income
  • Missed a lot of school15%England 18%
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in Histon and Impington

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.

All Histon and Impington primary schools

Top Primary Schools in Histon and Impington

2 mainstream schools in Histon and Impington, best first

See all 4 primary schools

Top Secondary Schools in Histon and Impington

1 mainstream schools in Histon and Impington, best first

Impington Village College

Cambridge, CB24 9LX · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Outstanding in every area

Results well above the England average.

267 first choices, 232 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1661.4

England 46.2

Days missed
6.6%
Pupils
1,446
Pupils per teacher
15.0
View school Impington Village College
See all 3 secondary schools

Nurseries in Histon and Impington

4 in Histon and Impington, highest Ofsted grade first

Little Owls

Cambridge, CB24 9LL · Nursery

  • Ofsted:Outstanding

Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.

View school Little Owls

Histon Early Years Centre

Cambridge, CB24 9LL · State · Nursery · Ages 1 to 5

  • Ofsted:Needs attention in 1 area

No published results yet.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
99
Pupils per teacher
33.0
View school Histon Early Years Centre
See all 4 nurseries

Sixth Forms in Histon and Impington

2 in Histon and Impington, by the school's Eduscope score

Impington Village College

Cambridge, CB24 9LX · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Outstanding in every area

Results well above the England average.

267 first choices, 232 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1661.4

England 46.2

Days missed
6.6%
Pupils
1,446
Pupils per teacher
15.0
View school Impington Village College

The Cavendish School

Impington, CB24 9LY · All-through · Ages 7 to 18

  • Ofsted:Outstanding

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
14.7%
Pupils
128
Pupils per teacher
5.7
View school The Cavendish School

Special Schools in Histon and Impington

2 in Histon and Impington. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

The Cavendish School

Impington, CB24 9LY · All-through · Ages 7 to 18

  • Ofsted:Outstanding

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
14.7%
Pupils
128
Pupils per teacher
5.7
View school The Cavendish School

Hope Tree School

Cambridgeshire, CB24 9NG · Independent · All-through · Ages 7 to 19 · Girls

  • Ofsted:Good

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
33
Pupils per teacher
–
View school Hope Tree School

Private Schools in Histon and Impington

1 in Histon and Impington. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

Hope Tree School

Cambridgeshire, CB24 9NG · Independent · All-through · Ages 7 to 19 · Girls

  • Ofsted:Good

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
33
Pupils per teacher
–
View school Hope Tree School
The map

Every school in Histon and Impington, 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.

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Histon Early Years Centre, Needs attention in 1 areaImpington Village College, Outstanding in every areaHiston and Impington Park Primary School, OutstandingHiston and Impington Brook Primary School, Outstanding in every areaThe Cavendish School, OutstandingHope Tree School, GoodThe Wendy House Day Nursery Impington, OutstandingLittle Owls, OutstandingLadybirds
  • Outstanding4
  • Good1
  • 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 Histon and Impington school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.

More ways to narrow it down

Here's how Histon and Impington's schools break down by type, faith and more.

Postcodes

Browse Histon and Impington by postcode

Some areas, like parts of a bigger town, are easiest to find by postcode.

Histon and Impington vs England

How good are Histon and Impington's schools?

Inspections, exam results and attendance, next to the figure for England where we have it.

Worked out by Eduscope from each school's published figures. Not an official statistic for this town.

Numbers that sum up Histon and Impington

Histon and ImpingtonEngland

  • Primaries rated Good or Outstanding

    Latest Ofsted grade, 1 primaries with one.

    100%

    England 96%

    Close to England

  • Met the expected standard at 11

    Reading, writing and maths.

    81%

    England 62%

    Above England

  • Grade 5 or above in English and maths

    At GCSE.

    72%

  • Pupils who miss a lot of school

    Missed 1 in 10 days or more. Lower is better.

    15%

    England 18%

    Better than England

  • Primary pupils on free school meals

    A sign of family income, not of school quality.

    14%

Ofsted grades

Latest graded inspection for the 3 schools that have one.

100%

Good or Outstanding

  • Outstanding2
  • Good1
  • Requires improvement0
  • Inadequate0

How it has changed

Histon and Impington in blue. There were no tests in 2020 and 2021 because of Covid.

Met the expected standard at 11
Covid gap50%75%100%20182019202320242025
81% in 2025. England now 62% (dashed line).
Grade 5 or above in English and maths
Covid gap40%60%80%2018201920222023202420252026
67% in 2026.
Pupils who miss a lot of school
Covid gap0%15%30%20142015201620172018201920212022202320242025
15% in 2025. England now 18% (dashed line).
Living here

What it's like for families

Histon and Impington has 9 schools and nurseries.

There are 26% more pupils than in 2018.

14% of primary pupils here get free school meals. Schools get extra money for each of them.

Pupil numbers

Pupils in Histon and Impington's state schools each January.

Up 26% since 2018. More children can mean popular schools fill up faster.

Free school meals

Out of every 10 primary pupils, how many get free school meals. It's a sign of family income, not of school quality.

Histon and Impington14%

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.

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Questions

Questions parents ask about Histon and Impington

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How many schools are in Histon and Impington?

Histon and Impington has 9 schools, including 4 primary schools, 3 secondary schools, 4 nurseries, 1 independent school, 2 special schools. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.

What are the best schools in Histon and Impington?

The highest-ranked schools in Histon and Impington on Eduscope are Histon and Impington Brook Primary School, Histon and Impington Park Primary School, Impington Village College. 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.

What percentage of schools in Histon and Impington are rated Good or Outstanding?

100% of inspected schools in Histon and Impington hold a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating, which is above the England average of 94.8%. This includes 2 schools rated Outstanding and 1 rated Good.

How do primary schools in Histon and Impington perform at Key Stage 2?

Across primary schools in Histon and Impington, 81% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2. This is based on the latest published results from the Department for Education.

What is the average pupil-teacher ratio in Histon and Impington?

The average pupil-teacher ratio across schools in Histon and Impington is 15.4:1. While not a direct measure of class size, this indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil. Across England it is 17.9:1.

What is the persistent absence rate in Histon and Impington schools?

The persistent absence rate across schools in Histon and Impington is 15.0%. A pupil is classed as persistently absent if they miss 10% or more of school sessions. Across England it is 18.1%.

How many pupils attend schools in Histon and Impington?

There are 2,506 pupils enrolled across schools in Histon and Impington, with 833 in primary and 1,574 in secondary. 13.0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

How many private schools are in Histon and Impington?

There is 1 independent school in Histon and Impington, 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 Histon and Impington?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 9 schools in Histon and Impington 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.

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