Schools in Cambridge: Ofsted Ratings (2026)
167 registered schools in Cambridge, East of England. 59% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Browse the best primary and secondary schools below, then run a free property check before you make an offer.
167
Schools total
139 primary · 25 secondary
59%
Good or Outstanding
99 of 167
24
Rated Outstanding
75
Rated Good
Best primary schools in Cambridge
139 primary schools, sorted by Ofsted rating (Outstanding first). Showing the top 25.
| School | Postcode | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|
| Arbury Primary School | CB4 2DE | Outstanding |
| Babraham CofE (VC) Primary School | CB22 3AG | Outstanding |
| Bourn CofE Primary Academy | CB23 2SP | Outstanding |
| Clavering Primary School | CB11 4PE | Outstanding |
| Coton Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School | CB23 7PW | Outstanding |
| Ditton Lodge Primary School | CB8 8BL | Outstanding |
| Fordham CofE Primary School | CB7 5NL | Outstanding |
| Great Chesterford Church of England Primary Academy | CB10 1NN | Outstanding |
| Histon and Impington Brook Primary School | CB24 9JA | Outstanding |
| Katherine Semar Infant School | CB11 4DU | Outstanding |
| Kedington Primary Academy | CB9 7QZ | Outstanding |
| Linton CofE Infant School | CB21 4JX | Outstanding |
| St Matthew's Primary School | CB1 2LD | Outstanding |
| St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Saffron Walden | CB11 3DW | Outstanding |
| Swaffham Bulbeck Church of England Primary School | CB25 0LX | Outstanding |
| The Spinney Primary School | CB1 9PB | Outstanding |
| Wickhambrook Primary Academy | CB8 8XN | Outstanding |
| All Saints Church of England Primary School, Newmarket | CB8 8JE | Good |
| Ashdon Primary School | CB10 2HB | Good |
| Bar Hill Community Primary School | CB23 8DY | Good |
| Bottisham Community Primary School | CB25 9BE | Good |
| Caldecote Primary School | CB23 7NX | Good |
| Castle Camps Church of England (Controlled) Primary School | CB21 4TH | Good |
| Cherry Hinton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | CB1 9HH | Good |
| Clements Primary Academy | CB9 8NJ | Good |
Best secondary schools in Cambridge
25 secondary schools, sorted by Ofsted rating. Showing the top 25.
| School | Postcode | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|
| Bottisham Village College | CB25 9DL | Outstanding |
| Cambourne Village College | CB23 6FR | Outstanding |
| Chesterton Community College | CB4 3NY | Outstanding |
| Comberton Village College | CB23 7DU | Outstanding |
| Saffron Walden County High School | CB11 4UH | Outstanding |
| St Bede's Inter-Church School | CB1 3TD | Outstanding |
| Swavesey Village College | CB24 4RS | Outstanding |
| Impington Village College | CB24 9LX | Good |
| Joyce Frankland Academy, Newport | CB11 3TR | Good |
| Newmarket Academy | CB8 0EB | Good |
| North Cambridge Academy | CB4 2JF | Good |
| Parkside Community College | CB1 1EH | Good |
| Sawston Village College | CB22 3BP | Good |
| Soham Village College | CB7 5AA | Good |
| Castle Manor Academy | CB9 9JE | Requires improvement |
| Coleridge Community College | CB1 3RJ | Requires improvement |
| Cottenham Village College | CB24 8UA | Requires improvement |
| Linton Village College | CB21 4JB | Requires improvement |
| Samuel Ward Academy | CB9 0LD | Requires improvement |
| The Netherhall School | CB1 8NN | Requires improvement |
| Trumpington Community College | CB2 9FD | Requires improvement |
| Witchford Village College | CB6 2JA | Requires improvement |
| Cambridge Academy for Science and Technology | CB2 0SZ | Inadequate |
| Ely College | CB6 2SH | Inadequate |
| Vista Academy Littleport | CB6 1EW | Not yet rated |
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Schools in Cambridge: FAQ
How many schools are there in Cambridge?
There are 167 registered schools in Cambridge on the latest Ofsted/GIAS data, 139 primary and 25 secondary. 59% are rated Good or Outstanding.
What is the best-rated school in Cambridge?
24 schools are rated Outstanding by Ofsted in Cambridge, with 75 more rated Good. Outstanding schools are often oversubscribed, so the property's distance to the school usually decides admission.
How do school ratings affect Cambridge house prices?
Homes inside the catchment of an Outstanding or Good school typically carry a 5-15% premium. Before offering on a Cambridge property, run a free HomeBuyerCheck report to see the schools near that exact address alongside flood, crime and sales history.
How do I check schools near a specific Cambridge address?
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