The short version
Below-average GCSE results. 76% capacity.
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 6.3 vs national 43.8)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
6.3
37.5 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
0%
EBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
0%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-1.31
Band 5Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
8% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 13–24
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 534
- Capacity
- 76%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Cambridgeshire
- Head
- Dr Hugh McCormick (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Boarding
- Boarding school
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
1 High Street, Chesterton, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB4 1NQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmMilton Road Primary School
Primary · 535m away
OA - Cambridge
Academy · 548m away
Castle School, Cambridge
Special school · 840m away
Chesterton Primary School
Primary · 868m away
Rees Thomas Special School
Special school · 918m away
North Cambridge Academy
Secondary · 993m away
Colleges Nursery School
Nursery · 1.1km away
Arbury Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
Is Cambridge Arts and Sciences (CATS and CSVPA) a selective school?
No. Cambridge Arts and Sciences (CATS and CSVPA) is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend Cambridge Arts and Sciences (CATS and CSVPA)?
Cambridge Arts and Sciences (CATS and CSVPA) currently has 534 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Cambridge Arts and Sciences (CATS and CSVPA) take?
Cambridge Arts and Sciences (CATS and CSVPA) caters for pupils aged 13 to 24.
Where is Cambridge Arts and Sciences (CATS and CSVPA)?
Cambridge Arts and Sciences (CATS and CSVPA) is in Cambridge, CB4 1NQ, in the Cambridgeshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Cambridge Arts and Sciences (CATS and CSVPA) have a sixth form?
Yes, Cambridge Arts and Sciences (CATS and CSVPA) has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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