North Cambridge AcademyArbury Road , Cambridge

North Cambridge Academy, based in Cambridge, provides secondary education, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. The school is a academy sponsor led and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.

North Cambridge Academy currently has around 689 pupils on roll, which is about 92% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51.4% boys and 48.6% girls. Around 49.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 10%. Persistent absence is recorded at 30.8%.

The student population reflects a mixed community, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 46.4%. other white pupils make up about 15.2%

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 (79%) , including 13% who stay in school sixth forms and 38% progressing to further education , while 8% enter apprenticeships .