Cambridge Academy for Science and Technology is a secondary school in Cambridge, 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 .

School Information

Address: Robinson Way, Cambridge, CB2 0SZ
Website: https://www.cambridgeast.org.uk/
Telephone: 01223724300
School Type: University technical college
Education phase: Secondary
Local authority: Cambridgeshire
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Danielle Pacey
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy:
Unique reference: 140265

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 16/05/2017

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 13 - 19
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 670
Number of Pupils: 455
Number of Boys: 322
Number of Girls: 133

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 6.8% 4%
Persistent absence: 19.1% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British43.70%199
Other White20.70%94
Other Mixed4.80%22
Indian4.40%20
Other (any other ethnic group)4.20%19
African3.30%15
Unclassified3.30%15
Other Asian3.10%14
White and Black Caribbean2.40%11
White and Asian2.20%10
Pakistani2.20%10
Chinese2.20%10
White and Black African1.10%5
Bangladeshi1.10%5
Other Black0.90%4
Gypsy/Roma0.20%1
Caribbean0.20%1
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Irish0.00%0

Education - Secondary

Progress 8 score

Progress 8: Average (0.28)
Of the 105 pupils at the end of key stage 4 in this school, 86 are included in this measure.
Progress 8 score (average over pupils)
School
0.28
Town average
0.47
Local authority average
0.33
England average
-0.03
Entering EBacc
School
2%
Town average
34%
Local authority average
40%
England average
35%
Grade 5+ in English & maths GCSEs
School
65%
Town average
44%
Local authority average
56%
England average
41%
Attainment 8 score
School
53.2
Town average
42.6
Local authority average
51.3
England average
44.6
EBacc average point score
School
4.1
Town average
3.8
Local authority average
4.6
England average
3.9
Staying in education or employment
School
90%

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Homerton Early Years Centre
Holbrook Road , CB1 7ST
4out of 4 939 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Queen Edith Primary School
Godwin Way , CB1 8QP
3out of 4 1,378 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
Queen Edith Junior School
Godwin Way , CB1 8QP
- not rated 1,378 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Queen Edith Infant School
Godwin Way , CB1 8QP
- not rated 1,378 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Trumpington Park Primary School
Hobson Avenue , Trumpington CB2 9EG
3out of 4 1,578 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
Morley Memorial Primary School
Blinco Grove , CB1 7TX
3out of 4 1,640 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Cambridge Academy for Science and Technology
Robinson Way , CB2 0SZ
3out of 4 0 yd University technical college No Mixed More About School
Trumpington Community College
Lime Avenue , CB2 9FD
- not rated 1,774 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
Trumpington Community College
Lime Avenue , CB2 9FD
3out of 4 1,774 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
The Netherhall School
Queen Edith's Way , CB1 8NN
3out of 4 1,919 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
The Netherhall School
Queen Edith's Way , CB1 8NN
- not rated 1,919 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Long Road Sixth Form College
Long Road , CB2 8PX
- not rated 946 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Long Road Sixth Form College
Long Road , CB2 8PX
- not rated 946 yd Academy 16-19 converter No Mixed More About School
Hills Road Sixth Form College
Hills Road , CB2 8PE
- not rated 1,869 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Hills Road Sixth Form College
Hills Road , CB2 8PE
- not rated 1,869 yd Academy 16-19 converter No Mixed More About School
Cambridge Maths School
119 Mill Road , CB1 2AZ
- not rated 3,170 yd Free schools 16 to 19 No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The Perse School
Hills Road , Cambridge CB2 8QF
- not rated 991 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Focus School - Cambridge Campus
Shelford Bottom , CB22 3BF
- not rated 1,541 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Abbey College Cambridge
Homerton Gardens , Purbeck Road CB2 8EB
- not rated 1,745 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Perse Preparatory School
Trumpington Road , CB2 2EX
- not rated 2,004 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Boys More About School
St Faith's School
6 Trumpington Road , CB2 8AG
- not rated 2,363 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.