The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2017).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 68.0 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2017
- The school is at capacity (103% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
68.0
24.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
84%
41.9pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
54%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.22
Band 2Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
92%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
90%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
6%
Based on 198 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 13 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 100 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,129
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 17.1%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Cambridgeshire
- Trust
- EASTERN LEARNING ALLIANCE
- Head
- Mrs Lucy Scott & Mr Rolf Purvis (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Gilbert Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB4 3NY
Town setting
Questions parents ask
Is Chesterton Community College a selective school?
No. Chesterton Community College is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Chesterton Community College's Ofsted rating?
Chesterton Community College was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in February 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Chesterton Community College?
Chesterton Community College currently has 1,129 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Chesterton Community College take?
Chesterton Community College caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Chesterton Community College?
Chesterton Community College is in Cambridge, CB4 3NY, in the Cambridgeshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Chesterton Community College have a sixth form?
Yes, Chesterton Community College has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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