Cambridge Academy for Science and Technology
68%
Capacity
455
Pupils
N/A
Demand
About Cambridge Academy for Science and Technology
Cambridge Academy for Science and Technology sits within Cambridgeshire local authority as a 13-19 state secondary, and its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2023 judged it Good overall, a significant improvement from its previous Inadequate rating in 2016. In the local landscape, it ranks 5th out of 8 schools in Cambridge specifically, placing it in the top 25% of schools nationally by Progress 8 score. The top-performing peers in the same local authority area include Chesterton Community College, St Bede's Inter-Church School, and Sawston Village College, all of which post higher Progress 8 scores. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is St Bede's Inter-Church School, just 2.4 km away. With 455 pupils against a capacity of 670, the school is not oversubscribed, and its 20.8% pupil premium rate is above the national average, reflecting a diverse intake.
Academically, the school's Progress 8 score of 0.45 is well above the local authority average of 0.17, meaning pupils here make significantly more progress than peers in similar schools across Cambridgeshire. The Attainment 8 score of 58.3 is strong, and 80.6% of pupils achieved a grade 5 or above in English and maths. However, only 1.9% entered the EBacc, and the EBacc average point score sits at 4.43, suggesting a narrow curriculum focus. At A-level, the school's value added score is -0.36, rated below average, with an average point score per entry of 29.36, equivalent to a grade C. The best three A-levels also average a C grade, and 19.2% of entries achieved AAB or higher. The sixth form provision was rated Good in the 2023 inspection, though the data shows room for improvement in post-16 outcomes compared to KS4 performance.
The school offers a wide range of facilities including science labs, a sports hall, astro turf, swimming pool, theatre, music rooms, and a sixth form centre. Sports on offer include hockey, football, netball, tennis, basketball, dance, and rugby, while clubs range from Young Enterprise and Debate to DofE, Model UN, and Chess. SEND provisions cover dyslexia, moderate learning difficulty, social emotional and mental health needs, speech and language communication needs, visual impairment, and autistic spectrum disorder. This is a school that suits families looking for a secondary that starts at age 13 rather than 11, with strong KS4 progress but a sixth form that is still developing its post-16 offer. Its Cambridge location and Good Ofsted rating make it a solid local option, particularly for students who thrive in a science and technology-focused environment.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 13 to 19 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Robinson Way, Cambridge, Cambridge, CB2 0SZ |
| Headteacher | Danielle Pacey |
| Local Authority | Cambridgeshire |
| Number of Pupils | 455 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 20.8% |
| School Capacity | 455 / 670 (68% full) |
| Sixth Form | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
17 May 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (17 May 2023): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 16 Jun 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on Progress 8 (+0.45)
557th of 3,141
Nationally
60th of 350
In East of England
5th of 8
In Cambridge
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE Progress 8 data
GCSE Results
2023/24Progress 8 Score
Students make more progress than similar students nationally
Attainment 8 (vs national avg)
Students achieve significantly higher grades than the national average
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. Progress 8 compares to students with similar Key Stage 2 results.
A-Level Results
2023/24Average Points per Entry
Value Added Score
Best 3 A-Levels (Average)
'21/22
34.1
'22/23
26.9
'23/24
29.4
Source: Department for Education 16-18 Performance Tables, 2023/24. Value Added measures progress compared to students with similar GCSE results.
Where GCSE leavers go
2022/2340%
of GCSE leavers stay on for sixth form at this school (cohort: 68 pupils).
- School sixth form (stay)40%
- Sixth form college35%
- FE college19%
- Employment4%
- Not sustained1%
99% of leavers had a sustained destination 6 months on.
Source: DfE Compare School & College Performance, KS4 pupil destinations 2022/23 (revised). Only state-funded schools are required to report.
Where school leavers go
2022/2365%
of A-level / Level 3 leavers go to higher education (cohort: 57 pupils).
Top-tier university progression
10%
Russell Group
13%
Top-third HE
Percentages of the whole cohort (not just HE-goers). Russell Group = 24 elite research universities. Top-third HE = top by mean UCAS tariff.
- University (HE)65%
- Employment19%
- Other education4%
- Apprenticeship4%
- Not sustained2%
Sources: DfE 16-18 destination measures (broad bucket); DfE KS5 student destinations file (Russell Group / top-third HE / Oxbridge). Level 3 cohort. “Sustained” means the pupil was in education, apprenticeship or employment for 6 months in the year following completion.
Sixth form A-level subjects
2022/23- Mathematics39
- Physics28
- Computer Studies / Computing20
- Biology17
- Chemistry15
- Environmental Science12
- Geography8
- Psychology5
- English Language and Literature4
- Mathematics (Further)4
Subjects with at least 3 entries in 2022/23. Number shown next to each subject is the number of pupils who sat that A-level exam — a rough indicator of subject popularity at this school. Source: DfE Compare School & College Performance.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
14Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
17Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
School day
Teaching hours
08:30 – 14:50
Source: cambridgeast.org.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
Class profile
2024/25Better than half of schools in England.
Better than 75% of schools in England.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Below the national average (25%).
Among the highest 25% — a diverse linguistic intake.
Ethnic background
- White British43.7%
- White (other)20.7%
- Asian13.0%
- Mixed10.5%
- Black0.9%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/2575% of schools in England do better than this.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Like most schools in England, no pupils were permanently excluded this year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
6
Total schools
3
Oversubscribed
3
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
Frequently Asked Questions About Cambridge Academy for Science and Technology
Helpful Guides for Parents
Ofsted Ratings Explained
Understand the 4 Ofsted ratings and what they mean
Understanding Progress 8
Learn how Progress 8 measures pupil progress from primary to GCSE
SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide
Understanding SEN support, EHC Plans and your legal rights
School Admissions Timeline 2026/27
Key dates for primary, secondary and nursery applications
Contact Information
Robinson Way, Cambridge
Cambridge, CB2 0SZ
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