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North Cambridge Academy
Arbury Road, Kings Hedges, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB4 2JF, Cambridgeshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
66.2 / 100
Top 34%
Better than 66% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
689
Capacity
750
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
92%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 43.9, placing it in the top 61% of schools nationally. While 51% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, parent satisfaction is moderate, with 64% recommending the school. The low EBacc entry rate of 16% may be a consideration for parents focused on a broader curriculum.
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Last inspected: 10 February 2015Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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. | 43.9 | Bottom 39% 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%. | 51% | Bottom 15% 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%. | 35% | Bottom 28% 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%. | 16% | Bottom 30% 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%. | 14% | Bottom 30% UK |
Parent View (59 responses)
★★★★★3.2
Good range of extra-curricular
90%
Good range of subjects
80%
Progress is communicated
76%
My child makes good progress
73%
My child feels safe
70%
My child is happy
70%
School supports development
70%
School has high expectations
68%
I'd recommend this school
64%
Behaviour is good
59%
School keeps me informed
58%
School responds to concerns
44%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British46.4%
White Other15.2%
Asian Bangladeshi9.4%
Mixed Other4.5%
Asian Other3.2%
Asian Indian3.0%
Mixed W+Asian2.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.5%
Other2.3%
Mixed W+B African1.5%
Black African1.5%
Asian Chinese1.3%
Gypsy/Roma1.0%
Asian Pakistani0.7%
Black Caribbean0.7%
Black Other0.3%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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52.22588, 0.13040 · CB4 2JF
School details
Local authorityCambridgeshire
RegionEast of England
URN139401
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is North Cambridge Academy rated by Ofsted?
North Cambridge Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 10 February 2015.
Is North Cambridge Academy a good school?
North Cambridge Academy scores 66.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 34% 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 North Cambridge Academy?
Based on 59 Ofsted Parent View responses, North Cambridge Academy receives a satisfaction score of 65% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at North Cambridge Academy in GCSEs?
North Cambridge Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 43.9. 51% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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