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Cambridge Academy for Science and Technology

Cambridge, CB2 0SZSecondaryAges 13–19MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
May 2023
Progress 8
+0.45
Above average
−20+2
Competition
N/A
No data
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#557 of 3,141 nationally

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.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range13 to 19 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressRobinson Way, Cambridge, Cambridge, CB2 0SZ
HeadteacherDanielle Pacey
Local AuthorityCambridgeshire
Number of Pupils455
Free School Meals (FSM)20.8%
School Capacity455 / 670 (68% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

17 May 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (17 May 2023): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 16 Jun 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

14
Science LabsLibrarySports HallAstro TurfSwimming PoolTheatreMusic RoomsGymnasiumPlaying FieldsArt StudiosICT SuiteTennis CourtsChapelSixth Form Centre

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

17

Sports

HockeyFootballNetballTennisBasketballDanceRugby

Clubs & Activities

Young EnterpriseDebateOrchestraNewspaperChoirBook ClubDuke of EdinburghModel United NationsFilm ClubChess

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:30 – 14:50

Source: cambridgeast.org.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Cambridge Academy for Science and Technology has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.