OA - Cambridge, based in Cambridge, provides not applicable education, serving pupils aged 5 to 16. The school is a academy alternative provision converter and operates as a mixed school. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
OA - Cambridge currently has around 9 pupils on roll, which is about 18% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 66.7% boys and 33.3% girls. Around 44.4% 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.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 44.4%. white and black african pupils make up about 11.1% , followed by african at 11.1%
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.
| Address: | Ascham Road, Cambridge, CB4 2BD |
| Website: | apcambridge.oliveacademies.org.uk |
| Telephone: | 01223375514 |
| School Type: | Academy alternative provision converter |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Cambridgeshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Mark Kirby |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | |
| Unique reference: | 142378 |
Ofsted inspection date: 05/07/2022
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 5 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 50 |
| Number of Pupils: | 9 |
| Number of Boys: | 6 |
| Number of Girls: | 3 |
| White British | 44.40% | 4 |
| White and Black African | 11.10% | 1 |
| African | 11.10% | 1 |
| Other Asian | 11.10% | 1 |
| Unclassified | 11.10% | 1 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 11.10% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Mixed | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other White | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges Nursery School Campkin Road , CB4 2LD | 4out of 4 | 930 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Hedges Nursery School Northfield Avenue , CB4 2HU | 3out of 4 | 1,622 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunswick Nursery School Young Street , CB1 2LZ | 4out of 4 | 1,666 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Fields Nursery School Galfrid Road , CB5 8ND | 3out of 4 | 2,834 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milton Road Primary School Ascham Road , CB4 2BD | - not rated | 76 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Milton Road Junior School Milton Road , CB4 1UZ | - not rated | 440 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Milton Road Infant School Milton Road , CB4 1UZ | - not rated | 440 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Arbury Primary School Carlton Way , CB4 2DE | 3out of 4 | 707 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's CofE Primary School French's Road , CB4 3JZ | - not rated | 1,021 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chesterton Community College Gilbert Road , CB4 3NY | - not rated | 612 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesterton Community College Gilbert Road , CB4 3NY | - not rated | 612 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Manor - A Foundation School Arbury Road , Kings Hedges CB4 2JF | - not rated | 843 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Cambridge Academy Arbury Road , Kings Hedges CB4 2JF | 3out of 4 | 843 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside Community College Parkside , CB1 1EH | 4out of 4 | 1,779 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge Regional College Science Park Campus , Kings Hedges Road CB4 2QT | - not rated | 1,989 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge Maths School 119 Mill Road , CB1 2AZ | - not rated | 2,572 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Cambridge Learning Base Ascham Road , CB4 2BD | - not rated | 0 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| OA - Cambridge Ascham Road , CB4 2BD | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge Student Support Centre (PRU) Ascham Road , CB4 2BD | - not rated | 34 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| CSSC Ascham Ascham Road , CB4 2BD | - not rated | 77 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Roger Ascham School Ascham Road , CB4 2BD | - not rated | 77 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.