Cambridge Academy for Science and TechnologyRobinson Way , Cambridge

Cambridge Academy for Science and Technology, based in Cambridge, provides secondary education, serving pupils aged 13 to 19. The school is a university technical college and operates as a mixed school. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.

Cambridge Academy for Science and Technology currently has around 455 pupils on roll, which is about 68% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 70.8% boys and 29.2% girls. Around 20.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 6.8%. Persistent absence is recorded at 19.1%.

Pupil backgrounds are varied, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 43.7%. other white pupils make up about 20.7%

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

Around 90% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (89%) , including 21% who stay in school sixth forms and 16% progressing to further education , while 1% enter apprenticeships .