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Long Road Sixth Form College
Long Road, Long Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 8PX, Cambridgeshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
23.2 / 100
Bottom 23%
Better than 23% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Not available
Capacity
2,600
Ages
16–19
Gender
Mixed
Summary
With 57% of students progressing to university, this college offers a solid pathway for higher education, although only 11% move on to top-third universities. The LocaleIQ score of 23.2 indicates that it performs better than 23% of schools, suggesting room for improvement. Limited published data makes it difficult to assess other academic strengths or weaknesses, but prospective parents may find the college's university progression rates noteworthy.
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| 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%. | 57% | Average |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 11% | Below avg |
Based on 1040 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
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52.17858, 0.13279 · CB2 8PX
School details
Local authorityCambridgeshire
RegionEast of England
URN151132
School typeAcademy 16-19 converter
Websitewww.longroad.ac.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Long Road Sixth Form College rated by Ofsted?
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Is Long Road Sixth Form College a good school?
Long Road Sixth Form College scores 23.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 23% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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