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The Stephen Perse Foundation

Other independent school · CB2 1HF

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National ranking

A-level 2024/25

#156 of 2,536

Better than 93% of schools in England

Ranked by average points per A-level entry.

School facts

TypeOther independent school
Ages2 to 19
Pupils1,482
GenderMixed
Admissions policySelective
Head teacherMr Stephen Ward
Local authorityCambridgeshire
Opened30 Sept 1980
WebsiteVisit

Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 110924.

GCSE results

2025/26

GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects.

MeasureThis schoolCambridgeshireEngland
Attainment 8 scoreResults across 8 subjects, English and maths count twice. 50 is about a grade 5 average.58.648.946.2
Grade 4 or above in English and mathsGrade 4 is a standard pass.0%68.2%64.8%
Grade 5 or above in English and mathsGrade 5 is a strong pass.0%50.7%46.3%
Grade 7 or above in English and mathsGrade 7 is roughly an old A grade.0%18.3%14.2%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths0%63.8%60.2%
Pupils at the end of key stage 4166--

Source: DfE, Key stage 4 performance, Academic year 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.

A-level results

2024/25

Results for students at the end of 16 to 18 study.

MeasureThis schoolCambridgeshireEngland
Average points per A-level entryA* is 60, A is 50, B is 40, C is 30, D is 20, E is 10.45.28, better than England, better than Cambridgeshire37.3935
Average A-level gradeA---
Average points, best three A-levels45.48, better than England, better than Cambridgeshire37.9935.78
Average grade, best three A-levelsA---
AAB or better44.4%, better than England, better than Cambridgeshire22.9%17.5%
A-level progress scoreCompared with students with similar GCSE results. 0 is average.0.19, better than England--
A-level progressAbove average, better than England--
Students at the end of 16 to 18 study126--
Average applied general gradeVocational qualifications, such as BTECs.z--

Source: DfE, 16 to 19 performance, Academic year 2024/25, published 23 Apr 2026.

Pupils

2025/26

Pupils at the January school census.

MeasureThis school
Total pupils1,482
Girls728
Boys754
SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school.141
EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs.3

Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.

Destinations after A-levels

2023/24

Where students went after 16 to 18 study, sustained for at least two terms.

MeasureThis school
Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms.84.1%
Higher education70.5%
Employment8%
Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms.6.8%
Further education0%
Apprenticeship0%

Source: DfE, 16 to 18 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.

Nearby schools

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Schools near The Stephen Perse Foundation
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.1 miPrimarySt Pauls CofE VA Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school
Requires improvement
0.1 miNot applicableHeritage SchoolOther independent school
Unrated
0.1 miPrimarySt Alban's Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Good
0.1 miNot applicableMander Portman WoodwardOther independent school
Unrated
0.1 miNot applicableSt Mary's SchoolOther independent school
Unrated
0.1 miNot applicableThe Leys SchoolOther independent school
Unrated
0.2 miNot applicableSancton Wood SchoolOther independent school
Unrated
0.2 miNot applicableCardiff Sixth Form College, CambridgeOther independent school
Unrated
0.3 miNot applicableSt. Andrew's College CambridgeOther independent school
Unrated
0.5 miSecondaryParkside Community CollegeAcademy converter
Outstanding

Frequently asked questions about The Stephen Perse Foundation

How does The Stephen Perse Foundation rank in England?

The Stephen Perse Foundation ranks 156 of 2,536 schools in England for A-level 2024/25 (better than 93% of schools).

What are The Stephen Perse Foundation's A-level results?

In 2024/25, the average A-level grade at The Stephen Perse Foundation was A-, and 44.4% of students got AAB or better (England 17.5%).

How many pupils attend The Stephen Perse Foundation?

The Stephen Perse Foundation has 1,482 pupils aged 2 to 19.

Does The Stephen Perse Foundation have a sixth form?

Yes, The Stephen Perse Foundation teaches students up to age 19.

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.