The short version
Above-average GCSE results. 81% capacity. Strong sixth form (A- average).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 49.9 vs national 43.8)
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
49.9
6.1 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
+0.19
Band 2Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
10% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 2–21
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,624
- Capacity
- 81%
- Admissions
- Selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Cambridgeshire
- Head
- Mr Richard Girvan (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery
- Yes
- Boarding
- Boarding school
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
Union Road, Cambridgeshire, CB2 1HF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Pauls CofE VA Primary School
Primary · Very close
Heritage School
Independent · Very close
St Alban's Catholic Primary School
Primary · Very close
Mander Portman Woodward
Independent · Very close
St Mary's School
Independent · Very close
The Leys School
Independent · Very close
Sancton Wood School
Independent · 356m away
Cardiff Sixth Form College, Cambridge
Independent · 371m away
Questions parents ask
Is The Stephen Perse Foundation a selective school?
Yes. The Stephen Perse Foundation 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 Stephen Perse Foundation?
The Stephen Perse Foundation currently has 1,624 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Stephen Perse Foundation take?
The Stephen Perse Foundation caters for pupils aged 2 to 21.
Where is The Stephen Perse Foundation?
The Stephen Perse Foundation is in CB2 1HF, in the Cambridgeshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Stephen Perse Foundation have a sixth form?
Yes, The Stephen Perse Foundation has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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