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Cambridge Academy for Science and Technology
Robinson Way, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 0SZ, Cambridgeshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
73.3 / 100
Top 27%
Better than 73% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
455
Capacity
670
Ages
13–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
68%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, the school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 56.8, placing it in the top 12% of schools nationally. A commendable 77% of students achieve grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, and 73% progress to university, with a quarter attending top-third institutions. However, the low EBacc entry rate of 2% may be a consideration for parents focused on a broad curriculum.
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Last inspected: 16 May 2017Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
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. | 56.8 | Top 12% 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%. | 77% | Top 22% 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%. | 64% | Top 14% 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%. | 2% | Bottom 3% 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%. | 2% | Bottom 3% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 73% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 25% | Above avg |
Based on 56 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British43.7%
White Other20.7%
Mixed Other4.8%
Asian Indian4.4%
Other4.2%
Black African3.3%
Asian Other3.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.4%
Mixed W+Asian2.2%
Asian Chinese2.2%
Asian Pakistani2.2%
Mixed W+B African1.1%
Asian Bangladeshi1.1%
Black Other0.9%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Location
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52.17311, 0.14183 · CB2 0SZ
School details
Local authorityCambridgeshire
RegionEast of England
URN140265
School typeUniversity technical college
Websitewww.cambridgeast.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Cambridge Academy for Science and Technology rated by Ofsted?
Cambridge Academy for Science and Technology was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 16 May 2017.
Is Cambridge Academy for Science and Technology a good school?
Cambridge Academy for Science and Technology scores 73.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 27% 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 Cambridge Academy for Science and Technology in GCSEs?
Cambridge Academy for Science and Technology achieved an Attainment 8 score of 56.8. 77% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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