The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity.
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 52.4 vs national 43.8)
- This school does not have a sixth form
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
52.4
8.6 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
63%
20.7pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
27%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
19% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 1–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 391
- Capacity
- 100%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Cambridgeshire
- Head
- Mr Richard Settle (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
2 St Pauls Road, CB1 2EZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Alban's Catholic Primary School
Primary · Very close
St Pauls CofE VA Primary School
Primary · Very close
Cardiff Sixth Form College, Cambridge
Independent · 304m away
St. Andrew's College Cambridge
Independent · 354m away
The Stephen Perse Foundation
Independent · 356m away
St Mary's School
Independent · 473m away
Heritage School
Independent · 519m away
Mander Portman Woodward
Independent · 556m away
Questions parents ask
Is Sancton Wood School a selective school?
No. Sancton Wood School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend Sancton Wood School?
Sancton Wood School currently has 391 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Sancton Wood School take?
Sancton Wood School caters for pupils aged 1 to 16.
Where is Sancton Wood School?
Sancton Wood School is in CB1 2EZ, in the Cambridgeshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Sancton Wood School have a sixth form?
No, Sancton Wood School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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