Is North Cambridge Academy a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 5 February 2025. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 22nd of 34 secondary schools in Cambridgeshire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are North Cambridge Academy's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at North Cambridge Academy averaged an Attainment 8 score of 48.6 (England: 46.2). 40.2% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

How do I apply for a place at North Cambridge Academy?

Applications for Year 7 places at North Cambridge Academy starting in September 2027 close on 31 October 2026. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another area, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 1 March 2027 (or the next working day).

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North Cambridge Academy

Arbury Road, Kings Hedges, Cambridge, CB4 2JF

Local ranking22nd of 34 secondary schools in Cambridgeshire

Ofsted: GoodUpdated

Secondary

Phase

750

Capacity

11-16

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · Ofsted inspection 5 February 2025. Figures last updated 15 October 2026.

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 48.6 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 40.2% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 61.5% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 122

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 84.0%
Continued in education: 76.0%
Apprenticeships: 4.0%
Employment: 4.0%
Not sustained: 10.0%

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 689
Boys: 335 (49%)
Girls: 352 (51%)
Capacity: 750 (92% full)
SEND: 24.7%
FSM Eligible: 50.4%
EAL: 34.1%
SEN with EHC Plan: 7.4%
SEN Support: 17.3%
Budget per Pupil: £8,988/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Overall Absence Rate: 10.1% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 27.8% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Secondary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Non-selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 48.2%
White Other: 15.8%
Asian Bangladeshi: 9.8%
Mixed Other: 4.7%
Asian Other: 3.3%
Asian Indian: 3.2%
Mixed White & Asian: 2.7%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 2.6%

48.2%

White British

15.8%

White Other

9.8%

Asian Bangladeshi

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

01223491500

office@northcambridgeacademy.org

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Arbury Road

Cambridge, East of England

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Administrative

URN: 139401
UKPRN: 10041582
Establishment No.: 4005
Trust: MERIDIAN TRUST

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