The short version
Average GCSE results. Nearly full. Strong sixth form (A- average).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 45.1 vs national 43.8)
- The school is nearly full at 94% capacity
Selective intake
This school offers places by entrance exam. See how 11+ formats differ between schools — and which exam boards they use.
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
45.1
1.3 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
A-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.33
Band 2Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
32% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 564
- Capacity
- 94%
- Admissions
- Selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Cambridgeshire
- Head
- Dr Clare Ives (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Boarding
- Boarding school
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
Trumpington Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 7AD
Town setting
Schools nearby
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Mander Portman Woodward
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The Stephen Perse Foundation
Independent · Very close
St Mary's School
Independent · 344m away
St Pauls CofE VA Primary School
Primary · 362m away
St Alban's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 391m away
Cardiff Sixth Form College, Cambridge
Independent · 484m away
Sancton Wood School
Independent · 575m away
Questions parents ask
Is The Leys School a selective school?
Yes. The Leys School has a selective intake, which means places are offered based on performance in an entrance exam. Check the school's admissions page for the current exam format and registration deadlines.
How many pupils attend The Leys School?
The Leys School currently has 564 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Leys School take?
The Leys School caters for pupils aged 11 to 19.
Where is The Leys School?
The Leys School is in Cambridge, CB2 7AD, in the Cambridgeshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Leys School have a sixth form?
Yes, The Leys School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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