Find the right school for your child
Independent information about primary schools, secondary schools, and sixth forms in Cambridge. Written in plain English for parents.
About this guide
Cambridge Schools Guide is an independent resource for parents looking for schools in Cambridge. It's not affiliated with any school, council, or academy trust.
Why it exists
Finding clear, honest information about schools and admissions in Cambridge can be difficult. Official sources can be hard to navigate, and it's not easy to get a realistic picture of your chances of getting into a particular school.
This guide aims to fill that gap: plain English information about schools in Cambridge, with honest assessments of how competitive admissions really are.
What it covers
The guide currently includes primary schools, secondary schools, sixth forms, and independent schools in Cambridge city and the surrounding villages.
It doesn't currently cover special schools or alternative provision. If you're looking for schools further into Cambridgeshire, the Cambridgeshire County Council website has a full directory.
Where the information comes from
All information is gathered from official sources:
- Ofsted and ISI inspection reports
- Cambridgeshire County Council admissions data
- School websites and published admissions policies
We check facts against these sources and update the guide when new information becomes available (such as new inspection reports or annual admissions data).
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