SchoolScoresLong Road Sixth Form College
Academy · Sixth form, ages 16 to 19 · Mixed
Part of THE SIXTH FORM COLLEGES TRUST
Long Road, Long Road, Cambridge, CB2 8PX
01223 631100 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
This school hasn't had a graded Ofsted inspection yet. New schools are usually inspected within their first few years.
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
A levels (16 to 18), 2024/25
706 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 | 12% | 32% | 26% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | 39% | 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. | 30.7 | 37.4 | 35 |
A level subjects, 2024/25
27 subjects, 1,604 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.
| Subject | Exams | A* | A* or A | England A* or A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology | 170 | 2% | 11% | 19% |
| Mathematics | 135 | 3% | 18% | 40% |
| Sociology | 127 | 2% | 6% | 20% |
| Business Studies:Single | 121 | 1% | 12% | 16% |
| History | 104 | 1% | 9% | 23% |
| Biology | 94 | 10% | 27% | 27% |
| Economics | 91 | 1% | 5% | 26% |
| Geography | 80 | 1% | 10% | 23% |
| Art and Design (Photography) | 67 | 3% | 7% | 26% |
| Art and Design | 62 | 13% | 35% | 34% |
| Physics | 61 | 0% | 7% | 31% |
| Design and Technology (Product Design) | 60 | 0% | 2% | 15% |
| English Language and Literature | 58 | 0% | 0% | 16% |
| Chemistry | 55 | 4% | 15% | 30% |
| Media/Film/Tv Studies | 54 | 2% | 11% | 14% |
| English Literature | 51 | 4% | 12% | 23% |
| Physical Education / Sports Studies | 43 | 0% | 14% | 17% |
| Film Studies | 39 | 0% | 13% | 17% |
| Government and Politics | 39 | 0% | 3% | 26% |
| Drama and Theatre Studies | 26 | 4% | 12% | 19% |
| Environmental Science | 18 | 0% | 11% | 14% |
| Religious Studies | 17 | 6% | 29% | 22% |
| Spanish | 12 | 0% | 8% | 34% |
| Mathematics (Further) | 10 | 0% | 20% | 59% |
| French | 8 | 0% | 0% | 38% |
Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: History of Art, Turkish.
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.
1,300 students in this year group.
84% — about the same as the Cambridgeshire average, and 5 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. | 84% | 83% | 79% |
| Apprenticeship | 6% | 6% | 7% |
| Work | 41% | 35% | 28% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 87% | 84% |
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.
1,040 students in this year group.
57% — 5 points below the Cambridgeshire average, and 3 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Cambridgeshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Went on to a degree or other higher education | 57% | 62% | 60% |
| Went to one of the most selective third of universitiesDfE's grouping of universities by the typical entry grades of their students. | 11% | 26% | 19% |
Went on to a degree or other higher education, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 65% | 57% |
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.
Nearby secondary schools
- The Perse School 0.3 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 79% A*/A at A level
- Trumpington Community College 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 55% grade 5+ English and maths
- Cambridge Academy for Science and Technology 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023 · 64% grade 5+ English and maths
- Abbey College Cambridge 0.5 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 52% A*/A at A level
- Hills Road Sixth Form College 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Not yet inspected · B+ average A level grade
- St Faith's School 0.8 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- St Andrew's College Cambridge 1.2 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 22% A*/A at A level
- St Mary's School 1.2 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 54% A*/A at A level
- Cambridge Muslim Secondary School 1.2 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 6 expected
- Mander Portman Woodward 1.2 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 38% A*/A at A level
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Long Road Sixth Form College's Ofsted rating?
Long Road Sixth Form College hasn't had a graded Ofsted inspection yet.
How did Long Road Sixth Form College do in its A levels?
In 2024/25, C was the average A level grade.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 151132.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, A levels 2024/25, After sixth form 2024/25, Going on to university 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.