The short version
Below-average GCSE results. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2019).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 20.6 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2019
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
20.6
23.2 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
+0.47
Band 1Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
31% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 14–20
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 159
- Capacity
- 66%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Cambridgeshire
- Head
- Mrs Ann Meisner (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksStandard inspection: Outstanding
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
3-4 Brookside, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 1JE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHeritage School
Independent · Very close
St Mary's School
Independent · Very close
The Leys School
Independent · Very close
The Stephen Perse Foundation
Independent · Very close
St Pauls CofE VA Primary School
Primary · 301m away
St Alban's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 405m away
Sancton Wood School
Independent · 556m away
Cardiff Sixth Form College, Cambridge
Independent · 568m away
Questions parents ask
Is Mander Portman Woodward a selective school?
No. Mander Portman Woodward is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Mander Portman Woodward's Ofsted rating?
Mander Portman Woodward was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in November 2019. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Mander Portman Woodward?
Mander Portman Woodward currently has 159 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Mander Portman Woodward take?
Mander Portman Woodward caters for pupils aged 14 to 20.
Where is Mander Portman Woodward?
Mander Portman Woodward is in Cambridge, CB2 1JE, in the Cambridgeshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Mander Portman Woodward have a sixth form?
Yes, Mander Portman Woodward has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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