Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 110921.
GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects.
| Measure | This school | Cambridgeshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 scoreResults across 8 subjects, English and maths count twice. 50 is about a grade 5 average. | 60.4 | 48.9 | 46.2 |
| Grade 4 or above in English and mathsGrade 4 is a standard pass. | 89.6% | 68.2% | 64.8% |
| Grade 5 or above in English and mathsGrade 5 is a strong pass. | 66.7% | 50.7% | 46.3% |
| Grade 7 or above in English and mathsGrade 7 is roughly an old A grade. | 33.3% | 18.3% | 14.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths | 89.6% | 63.8% | 60.2% |
| Pupils at the end of key stage 4 | 48 | - | - |
Source: DfE, Key stage 4 performance, Academic year 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.
Pupils at the January school census.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Total pupils | 363 |
| Girls | 182 |
| Boys | 181 |
| SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school. | 79 |
| EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs. | 8 |
Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.
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| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | St Alban's Catholic Primary School | Academy converter | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 7 May 2025. | |
| 0.2 mi | Primary | St Pauls CofE VA Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 13 Jan 2026. | |
| 0.2 mi | Not applicable | Cardiff Sixth Form College, Cambridge | Other independent school | Unrated Unrated. | |
| 0.2 mi | Not applicable | St. Andrew's College Cambridge | Other independent school | Unrated Unrated. | |
| 0.2 mi | Not applicable | The Stephen Perse Foundation | Other independent school | Unrated Unrated. | |
| 0.3 mi | Not applicable | St Mary's School | Other independent school | Unrated Unrated. | |
| 0.3 mi | Not applicable | Heritage School | Other independent school | Unrated Unrated. | |
| 0.3 mi | Not applicable | Mander Portman Woodward | Other independent school | Unrated Unrated. | |
| 0.4 mi | Not applicable | The Leys School | Other independent school | Unrated Unrated. | |
| 0.4 mi | 16 plus | Cambridge Maths School | Free schools 16 to 19 | Unrated Unrated. |
Sancton Wood School has 363 pupils aged 1 to 16.
Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.