SchoolScoresTrumpington Community College
Academy · Secondary, ages 11 to 16 · Mixed
Part of UNITED LEARNING TRUST
Lime Avenue, Cambridge, CB2 9FD
01223 551600 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 28 November 2023.
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 | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
60 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024.
Cambridge comparisons use the 13 of its 20 state secondary schools with comparable results. The other 7 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Cambridge | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 2nd highest of 13 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Cambridge. Higher than 86% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 82% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school 2nd highest of 13 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Cambridge. Higher than 87% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 85% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 2nd highest of 13 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Cambridge. Higher than 82% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90% | 75% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 16 parents whose child had been bullied 1st highest of 13 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Cambridge. Higher than 98% of 1,665 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 75% | 47% | 49% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 31 parents who had raised a concern 7th highest of 13 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Cambridge. Higher than 59% of 1,736 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 74% | 70% | 75% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 2nd highest of 13 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Cambridge. Higher than 88% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93%said yes | 79% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Cambridge figures pool parents at the Cambridge schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
89 pupils in this year group.
55% — 6 points above the Cambridgeshire average, and 10 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Cambridgeshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 55% | 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. | 50.4 | 48.1 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 4.9 | 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.
76 pupils in this year group.
88% — 5 points below the Cambridgeshire average, and 4 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. | 88% | 93% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 4% | 24% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 71% | 32% | 13% |
| Further education college | 11% | 29% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 3% | 3% |
| Work | 0% | 3% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 87% | 88% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 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.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 121 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 112 |
| Of those, offered a place | 106 (95%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 243 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.8 · 2025: 0.8 · 2026: 0.9
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Cambridgeshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years Joint 2nd highest of 18 state secondary schools in Cambridge. Higher than 75% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 38.9% | 23.3%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 15th highest of 18 state secondary schools in Cambridge. Higher than 46% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 2.8% | 4.3%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 5th highest of 18 state secondary schools in Cambridge. Higher than 73% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 17.0% | 11.1%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 2nd highest of 18 state secondary schools in Cambridge. Higher than 84% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 35.6% | 14.3%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 11th lowest of 17 state secondary schools in Cambridge. Lower than 51% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 8.3% | 8.3%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 13th lowest of 17 state secondary schools in Cambridge. Lower than 58% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 22.0% | 20.7%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 15th lowest of 18 state secondary schools in Cambridge. Lower than 45% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 16.5 | 13.6 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 15th lowest of 18 state secondary schools in Cambridge. Lower than 51% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 6.7% | 5.4% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.06% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 3rd highest of 18 state secondary schools in Cambridge. Higher than 92% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 19.6 | 16.9 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 10th highest of 18 state secondary schools in Cambridge. Higher than 64% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 12.4 | 11.8 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 1st highest of 18 state secondary schools in Cambridge. Higher than 99% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 39.3% | 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
- St Faith's School 0.6 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Abbey College Cambridge 0.6 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 52% A*/A at A level
- The Perse School 0.7 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 79% A*/A at A level
- Hills Road Sixth Form College 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Not yet inspected · B+ average A level grade
- St Mary's School 1.0 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 54% A*/A at A level
- Cambridge Academy for Science and Technology 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023 · 64% grade 5+ English and maths
- Mander Portman Woodward 1.0 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 38% A*/A at A level
- Heritage School 1.1 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- St Andrew's College Cambridge 1.1 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 22% A*/A at A level
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Trumpington Community College's Ofsted rating?
Trumpington Community College was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 28 November 2023.
How did Trumpington Community College do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 55% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 10 points above the England average of 45%.
Would parents recommend Trumpington Community College?
93% of the 60 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024 said they would recommend Trumpington Community College to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Trumpington Community College oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 112 families put Trumpington Community College as their first choice for 121 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 106 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 145034.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 4 September 2023 to 2 September 2024.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.