The short version
Above-average GCSE results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 51.4 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
51.4
7.6 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
55%
13.5pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
46%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% 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, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 71 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- All-through
- Ages
- 4–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 772
- Capacity
- 27%
- FSM
- 20%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Cambridgeshire
- Trust
- MERIDIAN TRUST
- Head
- Dr Claire Mills
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Stirling Road, Northstowe, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB24 1DJ
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is Northstowe Learning Community a selective school?
No. Northstowe Learning Community is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Northstowe Learning Community's Ofsted rating?
Northstowe Learning Community was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Northstowe Learning Community?
Northstowe Learning Community currently has 772 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Northstowe Learning Community take?
Northstowe Learning Community caters for pupils aged 4 to 19. It is classified as a all-through school.
Where is Northstowe Learning Community?
Northstowe Learning Community is in Cambridge, CB24 1DJ, in the Cambridgeshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Northstowe Learning Community have a sixth form?
Yes, Northstowe Learning Community has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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