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Chesterton Community College
Gilbert Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB4 3NY, Cambridgeshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
97.7 / 100
Top 2%
Better than 98% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
1,129
Capacity
1,100
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
103%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and impressive GCSE results, this secondary school boasts an Attainment 8 score of 68.0, placing it in the top 4% nationally. A high percentage of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths (92%), and 84% reach grade 5 or above, indicating strong academic performance. Additionally, 90% of parents express satisfaction, highlighting a supportive community environment.
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Last inspected: 25 February 2025Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 68.0 | Top 4% UK |
| 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%. | 92% | Top 6% UK |
| 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%. | 84% | Top 5% UK |
| 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%. | 54% | Top 11% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 52% | Top 11% UK |
Parent View (186 responses)
★★★★4.1
Good range of extra-curricular
97%
Good range of subjects
94%
My child feels safe
93%
My child is happy
91%
I'd recommend this school
90%
Behaviour is good
88%
School supports development
88%
School has high expectations
88%
My child makes good progress
87%
Progress is communicated
84%
School keeps me informed
83%
School responds to concerns
56%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British45.3%
White Other21.1%
Asian Chinese6.1%
Mixed W+Asian5.0%
Asian Bangladeshi4.1%
Mixed Other3.5%
Asian Indian2.8%
Asian Other2.7%
Other2.1%
Mixed W+B African1.7%
Asian Pakistani1.2%
Black African1.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
White Irish0.4%
Black Caribbean0.4%
Black Other0.3%
Location
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52.21738, 0.12039 · CB4 3NY
School details
Local authorityCambridgeshire
RegionEast of England
URN136887
School typeAcademy converter
Websiteccc.tela.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Chesterton Community College rated by Ofsted?
Chesterton Community College was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 25 February 2025.
Is Chesterton Community College a good school?
Chesterton Community College scores 97.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 2% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Chesterton Community College?
Based on 186 Ofsted Parent View responses, Chesterton Community College receives a satisfaction score of 81% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Chesterton Community College in GCSEs?
Chesterton Community College achieved an Attainment 8 score of 68.0. 92% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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