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North Cambridge Academy

Cambridge, CB4 2JFSecondaryAges 11–16MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Feb 2025
Progress 8
+0.19
Above average
−20+2
Competition
0.5×
Not oversubscribed
75 1st-choice / 143 places
Ranking
#1,106
of 3,141 nationally

About North Cambridge Academy

North Cambridge Academy’s headline Progress 8 score of 0.19 sits just above the Cambridgeshire local authority average of 0.17, placing it in the 'Average' band nationally. That might not sound like a huge gap, but in a county where the top three schools all score above 0.85, this result is a solid, above-average showing for a secondary that serves a significantly more disadvantaged intake than most. Nearly half of its 689 pupils are eligible for free school meals, at 49.9%, so the school is clearly adding value for its cohort. Its Attainment 8 score of 46.7 is respectable, and the basics measure at grade 4 or above in English and maths sits at 58.6%. Where the school really stands out is in the 'Open' element of Progress 8 — the part that measures performance in non-core subjects — which hits 0.69, suggesting pupils do particularly well in the broader curriculum.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 16 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressArbury Road, Cambridge, Cambridge, CB4 2JF
HeadteacherJane Driver
Local AuthorityCambridgeshire
Number of Pupils689
Free School Meals (FSM)49.9%
School Capacity689 / 750 (92% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

5 Feb 2025
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Outstanding

Latest monitoring visit (5 Feb 2025): Standards maintained

Source: Ofsted, 10 Mar 2015. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

10
Science LabsArt StudiosSports HallSixth Form CentreGymnasiumPlaying FieldsLibraryICT SuiteDining HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

18

Sports

DanceBasketballRoundersFootballNetballRugbyMartial ArtsAthleticsRowing

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubOrchestraEco ClubDuke of EdinburghChessNewspaperCodingGardeningYoung Enterprise

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning Difficulty

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:05

Breakfast club

08:20-08:40

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About North Cambridge Academy

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