Secondary · University technical college · Cambridge, CB2 0SZ
GCSE 2025/26
#210 of 3,312
Better than 93% of schools in England
Ranked by Attainment 8 score, state-funded mainstream schools.
A-level 2024/25
#1,527 of 2,536
Worse than 60% of schools in England
Ranked by average points per A-level entry.
Ofsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 16 May 2017
Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 140265.
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. | 62.1, better than England, better than Cambridgeshire | 48.9 | 46.2 |
| Grade 4 or above in English and mathsGrade 4 is a standard pass. | 90.8%, better than England, better than Cambridgeshire | 68.2% | 64.8% |
| Grade 5 or above in English and mathsGrade 5 is a strong pass. | 69.7%, better than England, better than Cambridgeshire | 50.7% | 46.3% |
| Grade 7 or above in English and mathsGrade 7 is roughly an old A grade. | 27.5%, better than England, better than Cambridgeshire | 18.3% | 14.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths | 90.8%, better than England, better than Cambridgeshire | 63.8% | 60.2% |
| Pupils at the end of key stage 4 | 109 | - | - |
Source: DfE, Key stage 4 performance, Academic year 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.
Results for students at the end of 16 to 18 study.
| Measure | This school | Cambridgeshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points per A-level entryA* is 60, A is 50, B is 40, C is 30, D is 20, E is 10. | 32.02, worse than England, worse than Cambridgeshire | 37.39 | 35 |
| Average A-level grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points, best three A-levels | 32.85, worse than England, worse than Cambridgeshire | 37.99 | 35.78 |
| Average grade, best three A-levels | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or better | 18.8%, similar to England, worse than Cambridgeshire | 22.9% | 17.5% |
| A-level progress scoreCompared with students with similar GCSE results. 0 is average. | 0.09, similar to England | - | - |
| A-level progress | Average, similar to England | - | - |
| Students at the end of 16 to 18 study | 69 | - | - |
| Average applied general gradeVocational qualifications, such as BTECs. | Pass+ | - | - |
Source: DfE, 16 to 19 performance, Academic year 2024/25, published 23 Apr 2026.
Pupils at the January school census.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Total pupils | 455 |
| Girls | 137 |
| Boys | 318 |
| Eligible for free school mealsPupils from low-income families who can get free school meals. | 19.1% |
| First language not English | 31.6% |
| School places2024/25Capacity, not including nursery. | 470 |
| Unfilled placesShare of school places not taken. | 3.2% |
| Sixth form places2024/25 | 420 |
| SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school. | 135 |
| EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs. | 5 |
| Average class size | 21.4 |
Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.
Share of pupils in each ethnic group, as recorded at the January school census.
Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.
Staff numbers are full-time equivalent (FTE). Teacher turnover shows where the school's teachers were by the following year's census.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Pupils per teacher | 17.6 |
| Pupils per adultAdults include teaching assistants. | 13.1 |
| Teachers (FTE) | 25.8 |
| Teaching assistants (FTE) | 2.45 |
| Support staff (FTE) | 13.05 |
| Teachers in census year (FTE)2024/25 | 28.4 |
| Teachers who stayed (FTE)2024/25 | 25.4 |
| Teachers who moved to another state school (FTE)2024/25 | 1 |
| Teachers who left state schools (FTE)2024/25 | 2 |
Source: DfE, School workforce in England, Reporting year 2025, published 04 Jun 2026.
Share of possible sessions missed.
| Measure | This school | Cambridgeshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall absence | 5.7%, better than England, better than Cambridgeshire | 8% | 8% |
| Persistent absencePupils missing 10% or more of sessions. | 14.7%, better than England, better than Cambridgeshire | 19.3% | 21.6% |
| Severe absencePupils missing 50% or more of sessions. | 1.5%, better than England, better than Cambridgeshire | 4% | 3.6% |
Source: DfE, Pupil absence in schools in England, Autumn and spring term 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.
Suspension rate is the number of suspensions per 100 pupils, so one pupil can be counted more than once. A permanently excluded pupil is removed from the school roll.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Suspension rate | 7.3% |
| Pupils with one or more suspensions | 5.5% |
| Permanent exclusion rate | 0.7% |
| Permanent exclusions | 3 |
Source: DfE, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England, Academic year 2024/25, published 09 Jul 2026.
Where pupils went after year 11, sustained for at least two terms.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms. | 93.2% |
| Staying in educationSixth form, college or further education. | 92.2% |
| Sixth form college | 45.6% |
| School sixth form | 28.2% |
| Further education | 17.5% |
| Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms. | 2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% |
| Employment | 0% |
Source: DfE, Key stage 4 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.
Where students went after 16 to 18 study, sustained for at least two terms.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms. | 85.9% |
| Higher education | 56.3% |
| Employment | 19.7% |
| Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms. | 8.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 7% |
| Further education | 1.4% |
Source: DfE, 16 to 18 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Nursery | Homerton Early Years Centre | Local authority nursery school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 10 Feb 2026. | |
| 0.5 mi | 16 plus | Long Road Sixth Form College | Academy 16-19 converter | Unrated Unrated. | |
| 0.6 mi | Not applicable | The Perse School | Other independent school | Unrated Unrated. | |
| 0.8 mi | Primary | Queen Edith Primary School | Foundation school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 11 Jul 2023. | |
| 0.9 mi | Primary | Trumpington Park Primary School | Free schools | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 16 Jun 2026. | |
| 0.9 mi | Primary | Morley Memorial Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 21 Nov 2013. | |
| 1.0 mi | Not applicable | Abbey College Cambridge | Other independent school | Unrated Unrated. | |
| 1.0 mi | Secondary | Trumpington Community College | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 28 Nov 2023. | |
| 1.0 mi | Primary | Fawcett Primary School | Foundation school | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 24 Mar 2026. | |
| 1.1 mi | 16 plus | Hills Road Sixth Form College | Academy 16-19 converter | Unrated Unrated. |
Cambridge Academy for Science and Technology is rated Good by Ofsted, last inspected on 16 May 2017.
Cambridge Academy for Science and Technology ranks 210 of 3,312 schools in England for GCSE 2025/26 (better than 93% of schools) and 1,527 of 2,536 schools in England for A-level 2024/25 (worse than 60% of schools).
In 2025/26, 69.7% of pupils at Cambridge Academy for Science and Technology got grade 5 or above in English and maths (England 46.3%). The Attainment 8 score was 62.1 (England 46.2).
In 2024/25, the average A-level grade at Cambridge Academy for Science and Technology was C+, and 18.8% of students got AAB or better (England 17.5%).
Cambridge Academy for Science and Technology has 455 pupils aged 13 to 19.
Cambridge Academy for Science and Technology had 470 school places in 2024/25.
Yes, Cambridge Academy for Science and Technology has a sixth form with 420 places in 2024/25.
At Cambridge Academy for Science and Technology, the average class had 21.4 pupils in 2025/26, and there were 17.6 pupils per teacher.
In 2025/26, pupils at Cambridge Academy for Science and Technology missed 5.7% of sessions (England 8%), and 14.7% were persistently absent, missing 10% or more of sessions (England 21.6%).
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.