SchoolScoresCambridge Academy for Science and Technology
University technical college · Secondary, ages 13 to 19 · Mixed · Sixth form
Part of UNITED LEARNING TRUST
Robinson Way, Cambridge, CB2 0SZ
01223 724300 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 16 May 2017.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Sixth form | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 17 May 2023: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
104 pupils in this year group.
64% — 14 points above the Cambridgeshire average, and 18 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Cambridgeshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 64% | 50% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 56.8 | 48.1 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After Year 11
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
105 pupils in this year group.
89% — 4 points below the Cambridgeshire average, and 3 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Cambridgeshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 89% | 93% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 27% | 24% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 39% | 32% | 13% |
| Further education college | 19% | 29% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 3% | 3% |
| Work | 4% | 3% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 99% | 89% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
A levels (16 to 18), 2024/25
54 A level students in this year group.
| Measure | This school | Cambridgeshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average A level grade | C+ | B- | B- |
| A level exams graded A* or A | 23% | 32% | 26% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | 48% | 60% | 53% |
| Average points per A level entryAn A* is 60 points, an A is 50, a B is 40, and so on down to 10 for an E. | 32.0 | 37.4 | 35 |
A level subjects, 2024/25
11 subjects, 164 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.
| Subject | Exams | A* | A* or A | England A* or A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | 31 | 10% | 26% | 27% |
| Mathematics | 31 | 10% | 29% | 40% |
| Chemistry | 30 | 0% | 23% | 30% |
| Physics | 20 | 5% | 15% | 31% |
| Environmental Science | 13 | 0% | 0% | 14% |
| Computer Studies / Computing | 11 | 0% | 9% | 24% |
| Psychology | 11 | 0% | 18% | 19% |
| Mathematics (Further) | 7 | 0% | 57% | 59% |
Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: Geography, English Language and Literature, Spanish.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 qualification and subject data, 2024/25.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After sixth form
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
65 students in this year group.
91% — 8 points above the Cambridgeshire average, and 12 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Cambridgeshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workStudents recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing 16 to 18 study. | 91% | 83% | 79% |
| Apprenticeship | 6% | 6% | 7% |
| Work | 25% | 35% | 28% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 91% | 91% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Going on to university
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
56 students in this year group.
73% — 11 points above the Cambridgeshire average, and 13 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Cambridgeshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Went on to a degree or other higher education | 73% | 62% | 60% |
| Went to one of the most selective third of universitiesDfE's grouping of universities by the typical entry grades of their students. | 25% | 26% | 19% |
Went on to a degree or other higher education, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 85% | 73% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 progression to higher education or training, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Cambridgeshire. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Cambridgeshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 5th highest of 18 state secondary schools in Cambridge. Higher than 37% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 22.1% | 23.3%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 18th highest of 18 state secondary schools in Cambridge. Higher than 9% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 1.1% | 4.3%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 1st highest of 18 state secondary schools in Cambridge. Higher than 96% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 24.8% | 11.1%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 5th highest of 18 state secondary schools in Cambridge. Higher than 77% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 28.6% | 14.3%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 6th lowest of 17 state secondary schools in Cambridge. Lower than 68% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 7.4% | 8.3%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 10th lowest of 17 state secondary schools in Cambridge. Lower than 68% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 19.7% | 20.7%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 10th lowest of 18 state secondary schools in Cambridge. Lower than 74% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 7.3 | 13.6 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 13th lowest of 18 state secondary schools in Cambridge. Lower than 60% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 5.5% | 5.4% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded3 pupils | 0.66% | 0.06% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 7th highest of 18 state secondary schools in Cambridge. Higher than 67% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 17.6 | 16.9 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 5th highest of 18 state secondary schools in Cambridge. Higher than 78% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 13.1 | 11.8 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 16th highest of 18 state secondary schools in Cambridge. Higher than 32% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 10.6% | 16.5%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby secondary schools
- Long Road Sixth Form College 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Not yet inspected · C average A level grade
- The Perse School 0.6 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 79% A*/A at A level
- Abbey College Cambridge 1.0 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 52% A*/A at A level
- Trumpington Community College 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 55% grade 5+ English and maths
- Hills Road Sixth Form College 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Not yet inspected · B+ average A level grade
- The Netherhall School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2024 · 39% grade 5+ English and maths
- St Faith's School 1.3 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Cambridge Muslim Secondary School 1.4 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 6 expected
- Coleridge Community College 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 66% grade 5+ English and maths
- St Bede's Inter-Church School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 74% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Cambridge Academy for Science and Technology's Ofsted rating?
Cambridge Academy for Science and Technology was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 16 May 2017. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 17 May 2023, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did Cambridge Academy for Science and Technology do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 64% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 18 points above the England average of 45%.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 140265.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25, A levels 2024/25, After sixth form 2024/25, Going on to university 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.