Is Northstowe Learning Community a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 21 March 2023. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 17th of 34 secondary schools in Cambridgeshire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Northstowe Learning Community's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at Northstowe Learning Community averaged an Attainment 8 score of 52.8 (England: 46.2). 59.5% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

How do I apply for a place at Northstowe Learning Community?

Applications for Year 7 places at Northstowe Learning Community 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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Northstowe Learning Community

Stirling Road, Northstowe, Cambridge, CB24 1DJ

Local ranking17th of 34 secondary schools in Cambridgeshire

Ofsted: GoodUpdated

All-through

Phase

2830

Capacity

4-19

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · Ofsted inspection 21 March 2023. Figures last updated 15 October 2026.

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 52.8 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 59.5% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 74.0% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 131

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 772
Boys: 462 (50%)
Girls: 458 (50%)
Capacity: 2830 (33% full)
SEND: 14.4%
FSM Eligible: 20.8%
EAL: 13.6%
SEN with EHC Plan: 4.0%
SEN Support: 10.4%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 15.4:1
Teachers (FTE): 50.4
Budget per Pupil: £7,879/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

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

Overall Absence Rate: 8.9% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 21.6% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: All-through
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Non-selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 62.8%
White Other: 11.4%
Mixed Other: 4.6%
Asian Indian: 4.3%
Asian Chinese: 3.8%
Other: 3.6%
Mixed White & Black African: 2.0%
Black African: 1.7%

62.8%

White British

11.4%

White Other

4.6%

Mixed Other

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

01223343800

office@northstowe.education

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Stirling Road

Cambridge, East of England

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Administrative

URN: 148128
UKPRN: 10086858
Establishment No.: 4028
Trust: MERIDIAN TRUST

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