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Red Balloon Learner Centre - Cambridge

Other independent school · Cambridge, CB24 6DF

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School facts

TypeOther independent school
Ages11 to 19
Pupils40
GenderMixed
Admissions policyNon-selective
Head teacherMs Jessica Lechner
Local authorityCambridgeshire
Opened02 Sept 1997
WebsiteVisit

Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 131330.

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.11.448.946.2
Grade 4 or above in English and mathsGrade 4 is a standard pass.28.6%68.2%64.8%
Grade 5 or above in English and mathsGrade 5 is a strong pass.7.1%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 maths7.1%63.8%60.2%
Pupils at the end of key stage 414--

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 school
Average A-level gradez
Average grade, best three A-levelsz
A-level progressz
Students at the end of 16 to 18 study7
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 pupils40
Girls21
Boys19
SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school.1
EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs.39

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

Nearby schools

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Schools near Red Balloon Learner Centre - Cambridge
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.2 miPrimaryMilton Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Good
1.4 miPrimaryShirley Community Primary SchoolCommunity school
Good
1.6 miPrimaryFen Ditton Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Good
1.6 miPrimaryKings Hedges Primary SchoolCommunity school
Good
1.6 miNurseryKing's Hedges Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school
Good
1.7 miPrimaryChesterton Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led
Good
1.7 miPrimaryThe Grove Primary SchoolCommunity school
Good

Frequently asked questions about Red Balloon Learner Centre - Cambridge

What are Red Balloon Learner Centre - Cambridge's A-level results?

In 2024/25, the average A-level grade at Red Balloon Learner Centre - Cambridge was z.

How many pupils attend Red Balloon Learner Centre - Cambridge?

Red Balloon Learner Centre - Cambridge has 40 pupils aged 11 to 19.

Does Red Balloon Learner Centre - Cambridge have a sixth form?

Yes, Red Balloon Learner Centre - Cambridge 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.