The short version
Average GCSE results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 43.9 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
43.9
0.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
35%
6.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
16%
Source: 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
84%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
76%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
4%
Employment
Directly into work
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
10%
Based on 104 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 19 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
28% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 51 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 689
- Capacity
- 92%
- FSM
- 49.9%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Cambridgeshire
- Trust
- MERIDIAN TRUST
- Head
- Miss Jane Driver (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Arbury Road, Kings Hedges, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB4 2JF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmColleges Nursery School
Nursery · Very close
Rees Thomas Special School
Special school · Very close
The Grove Primary School
Primary · Very close
Arbury Primary School
Primary · 718m away
Kings Hedges Primary School
Primary · 725m away
OA - Cambridge
Academy · 772m away
Castle School, Cambridge
Special school · 834m away
Milton Road Primary School
Primary · 841m away
Questions parents ask
Is North Cambridge Academy a selective school?
No. North Cambridge Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is North Cambridge Academy's Ofsted rating?
North Cambridge Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend North Cambridge Academy?
North Cambridge Academy currently has 689 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does North Cambridge Academy take?
North Cambridge Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is North Cambridge Academy?
North Cambridge Academy is in Cambridge, CB4 2JF, in the Cambridgeshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does North Cambridge Academy have a sixth form?
No, North Cambridge Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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