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Coleridge Community College

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMr Matt Oughton

corporate_fareUNITED LEARNING TRUST

location_onCambridge, CB1 3RJ

language Visit Website phone 1223712300

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2019

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Students

561

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Attainment 8

55.1

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GCSE Rank

#8 in Cambridgeshire

#464 of 3,216 nationally

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Coleridge Community College is a Academy converter secondary school in Cambridge, serving ages 11-16. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Coleridge Community College is an academy converter in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, admitting pupils aged 11-16. It is part of UNITED LEARNING TRUST. The school has approximately 571 pupils on roll, of whom 39% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 55.1, placing the school #8 in Cambridgeshire and #464 of 3,216 nationally. 66.40% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 35.6% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2019. The school's current overall rating is Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.3× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 15.9:1. There is 1 teaching vacancy.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there was 1 permanent exclusion. The average suspension rate was 7.0 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

55.1

Grade 5+ E&M

66.40%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)35.6%

Entering EBacc72.70%

EBacc APS5.34

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.23

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

45.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc63.30%

EBacc APS4.31

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.04

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

44.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc61%

EBacc APS4.23

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.02

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

45.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc60%

EBacc APS4.39

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc82%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.01

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

43.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc88%

EBacc APS4.27

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.13

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

43.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc85%

EBacc APS4.27

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

89%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)83%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)78%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment9%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

87%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)77%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment10%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)12%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

85%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)83%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)13%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)87%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

03 December 2024

Inspection Report

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08 May 2019

Inspection Report

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19 July 2018

Inspection Report

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16 November 2016

Inspection Report

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03 December 2015

Inspection Report

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07 July 2015

Inspection Report

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03 March 2015

Inspection Report

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24 May 2013

Inspection Report

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13 March 2013

Inspection Report

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27 March 2012

Inspection Report

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14 February 2012

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

5 Evaluations

2019-05-08

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 3 Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2018-07-19

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2016-11-16

None Legacy

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2015-12-03

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2015-03-03

None Legacy

Requires improvement

Education

Requires improvement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

Requires improvement

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

7.2%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

4.9%(28 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 571 pupils. During this period, there were 41 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 7.2%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	571	41	7.2%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	572	39	6.8%	7.8%	1
2023/24 (Summer term)	575	63	11.0%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	568	54	9.5%	7.1%	1
2023/24 (Autumn term)	563	61	10.8%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	561	48	8.6%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	561	81	14.4%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	562	78	13.9%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	540	144	26.7%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	535	161	30.1%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	549	155	28.2%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	537	46	8.6%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	537	13	2.4%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	539	80	14.8%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	532	1	0.2%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	532	44	8.3%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	532	45	8.5%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	529	38	7.2%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	536	50	9.3%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	546	71	13.0%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	511	54	10.6%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	510	60	11.8%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	512	67	13.1%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	535	63	11.8%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	535	90	16.8%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	531	41	7.7%	3.1%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 31 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 25 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 11 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 8 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 7 pupils

Physical Disability 4 pupils

Hearing Impairment 2 pupils

Visual Impairment 1 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

86.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

89.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

14.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree40%

agree41%

disagree13%

strongly disagree1%

don't know5%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree20%

agree44%

disagree23%

strongly disagree6%

don't know8%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree29%

agree33%

disagree11%

strongly disagree5%

don't know1%

not applicable21%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes19%

no81%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree27%

agree27%

disagree13%

strongly disagree27%

dont know7%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree34%

agree51%

disagree6%

strongly disagree3%

don't know6%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree45%

agree43%

disagree6%

strongly disagree4%

don't know3%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree34%

agree54%

disagree10%

don't know3%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree24%

agree44%

disagree25%

strongly disagree6%

don't know1%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree69%

agree30%

strongly disagree1%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree48%

agree30%

disagree14%

strongly disagree3%

don't know6%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes80%

no20%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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