The short version
Below-average GCSE results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2008).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 6.3 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2008
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
8%
33.5pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
0%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
97% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Specialist provision
Resourced provision
15 pupils in resourced provision
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 35
- Capacity
- 70%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Cambridgeshire
- Head
- Ms Jessica Lechner (Coordinator)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksLight touch inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
42-44 High Street, Milton, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB24 6DF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCambridge Regional College
16 plus · 2.2km away
Shirley Community Primary School
Primary · 2.3km away
Fen Ditton Primary School
Primary · 2.6km away
Kings Hedges Primary School
Primary · 2.6km away
The Grove Primary School
Primary · 2.8km away
Rees Thomas Special School
Special school · 2.9km away
North Cambridge Academy
Secondary · 3.0km away
Colleges Nursery School
Nursery · 3.1km away
Questions parents ask
Is Red Balloon Learner Centre - Cambridge a selective school?
No. Red Balloon Learner Centre - Cambridge is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Red Balloon Learner Centre - Cambridge's Ofsted rating?
Red Balloon Learner Centre - Cambridge was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2011. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Red Balloon Learner Centre - Cambridge?
Red Balloon Learner Centre - Cambridge currently has 35 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Red Balloon Learner Centre - Cambridge take?
Red Balloon Learner Centre - Cambridge caters for pupils aged 11 to 19.
Where is Red Balloon Learner Centre - Cambridge?
Red Balloon Learner Centre - Cambridge is in Cambridge, CB24 6DF, in the Cambridgeshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Red Balloon Learner Centre - Cambridge have a sixth form?
Yes, Red Balloon Learner Centre - Cambridge has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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