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The Perse School
Hills Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 8QF, Cambridgeshire
Overview
Ofsted
Not available
Pupils
1,735
Capacity
1,790
Ages
3–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
97%
Summary
With an impressive Attainment 8 score of 82.5 and a remarkable 99% of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths, this institution demonstrates strong academic performance. Additionally, 83% of pupils are entered for the EBacc, indicating a robust commitment to a broad curriculum. Parents can feel confident in the quality of education provided, as the school supports its students well through their educational journey.
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| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 82.5 | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 99% | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 98% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 83% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 83% | No UK data |
Location
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52.18107, 0.13894 · CB2 8QF
School details
Local authorityCambridgeshire
RegionEast of England
URN110923
School typeOther independent school
Websitewww.perse.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is The Perse School rated by Ofsted?
The Perse School has not been recently inspected under the current Ofsted framework. Sub-domain ratings from its most recent inspection are shown on this page.
Is The Perse School a good school?
The Perse School scores –/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 0% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at The Perse School in GCSEs?
The Perse School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 82.5. 99% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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