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Cambridge Academy for Science and Technology
Secondary · Mixed · Ages 13–19 · University technical college
Robinson Way, Cambridge CB2 0SZ · cambridgeast.org.uk · 01223 724300
Overview
- Ofsted
- Remains Good
- Ungraded inspection · May 2023
- GCSEs, 2024/25
- 56.8
- average Attainment 8 score. Cambridgeshire 48.1, England 46
- Pupils
- 455
- 68% of 670 places
- Local authority
- Cambridgeshire
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Free school meals
- 21.9%
- First language not English
- 31.6%
- School census 2025/26
The official school record (Department for Education)
Results
In 2024/25 the average Attainment 8 score at GCSE was 56.8, and 63.5% of pupils got grade 5 or above in English and maths. Across Cambridgeshire it was 48.1, and across England 46.
In 2024/25 the average A level result was grade C+ (32 points per entry).
GCSE results
Attainment 8
| 2024/25 | Trend | School | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| ▲56.8 | 46.0 | ||
| ▲63.5% | 45.4% | ||
| ▲76.9% | 64.8% | ||
| ▼1.9% | 40.5% | ||
| ▲4.44 | 4.09 |
Where Year 11 leavers went
| Left in 2023/24 | Since 2021/22 | |
|---|---|---|
| School sixth form | 28.2 | −11.6 |
| Sixth form college | 45.6 | +9 |
| Further education | 17.5 | +0.3 |
| Other education | 1 | −0.1 |
| Apprenticeship | 1 | −3.3 |
| Not in a lasting destination | 2.9 | +1.8 |
| Activity not captured | 3.9 | — |
A levels and other 16 to 18 results
A level average grade
| 2024/25 | Trend | Average grade | Progress |
|---|---|---|---|
| 54 students | C+ (32) | Average +0.09 | |
| 60 students | C+ (32.1) | Average +0.07 | |
| 8 students | Pass+ (18.8) | — |
| Earlier years: A level | Students | Average grade | Progress |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 59 | C (29.4) | -0.36 |
| 2022/23 | 52 | C- (26.9) | — |
| 2021/22 | 49 | C+ (34.1) | — |
| 2018/19 | 34 | C- (28.1) | -0.04 |
| 2017/18 | 42 | D+ (25) | -0.07 |
| 2016/17 | 57 | D+ (21.7) | +0.03 |
| 2015/16 | 57 | D- (16.6) | -0.45 |
Where sixth-form leavers went
| Left in 2023/24 | Since 2021/22 | |
|---|---|---|
| University | 56.3 | −8.6 |
| Further and other education | 2.9 | −0.6 |
| Further education | 1.4 | — |
| Other education | 1.4 | — |
| Apprenticeship | 7 | +3.5 |
| Employment | 19.7 | +0.4 |
| Not in a lasting destination | 8.5 | +6.7 |
| Activity not captured | 5.6 | −1.4 |
Ofsted
At an ungraded inspection on 17 May 2023, Ofsted’s outcome for Cambridge Academy for Science and Technology was: School remains Good.
- Outcome
- Remains Good
- Inspected
- 16 May 2023
- Ungraded inspection
Safeguarding effectiveInspection reports
Previously: Good, graded inspection, May 2017
Earlier inspections
Before September 2019
May 2017Good
Outcomes for pupils Good Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good Leadership and management Good 16 to 19 study programmes Good Safeguarding Effective Sept 2016Inadequate
Outcomes for pupils Good Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good Personal development, behaviour and welfare Inadequate Leadership and management Inadequate 16 to 19 study programmes Good Safeguarding Not effective
What parents said
87% of the parents who answered Ofsted’s Parent View survey would recommend the school (92 replies, to 1 April 2024).
- Recommend
- 87%
- Replies
- 92
- 21% · 1 Apr 2024
based on the 66% who raised concerns
based on the 27% who had a child bullied
based on 30 parents (33%) with SEND