Ofsted: Good

The Centre School

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

personMrs Sue Raven

corporate_fareASTREA ACADEMY TRUST

location_onCambridge, CB24 8UA

language Visit Website phone 1954288789

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2024

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Students

126

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Attainment 8

1.5

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GCSE Rank

#58 in Cambridgeshire

#4,507 of 4,663 nationally

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The Centre School is a Academy special converter school in Cambridge, serving ages 11-19. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

The Centre School is an academy special converter in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, admitting pupils aged 11-19. It is part of ASTREA ACADEMY TRUST. The school has approximately 137 pupils on roll, of whom 65% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 1.5, placing the school #58 in Cambridgeshire and #4,507 of 4,663 nationally. 0.00% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2024. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Good, and leadership and management Good.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 13.2:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 37.9 per 1,000 pupils per term.

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Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

1.5

Grade 5+ E&M

0.00%

Entering EBacc0.00%

EBacc APS0.08

2024

Progress 8 Score

-2.58

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0.00%

EBacc APS0.1

2023

Progress 8 Score

-2.64

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

1.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS0.10

2022

Progress 8 Score

-2.64

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

2.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS0.11

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-3.02

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

2.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS0.11

2018

Progress 8 Score

-2.71

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS0.08

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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

47%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)40%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment7%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

91%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)82%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment9%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

74%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)53%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment16%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)16%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

71%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)63%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment8%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)25%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

64%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)57%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment7%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)29%

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

21 May 2024

Inspection Report

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20 October 2020

Inspection Report

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26 January 2017

Inspection Report

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09 May 2013

Inspection Report

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14 February 2012

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

4 Evaluations

2024-05-21

S5 Inspection EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2017-01-26

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2013-05-09

S5 Inspection Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2011-06-28

None EIF

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

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

28.5%per term

warning Above Average

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

19.7%(27 pupils)

Spring term 2025

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

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

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National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 137 pupils. During this period, there were 39 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 28.5%, which is above the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg
2024/25 (Spring term)	137	39	28.5%	7.3%
2024/25 (Autumn term)	135	64	47.4%	7.8%
2023/24 (Summer term)	132	47	35.6%	7.4%
2023/24 (Spring term)	134	27	20.1%	7.1%
2023/24 (Autumn term)	129	32	24.8%	8.2%
2022/23 (Summer term)	131	26	19.8%	6.6%
2022/23 (Spring term)	126	31	24.6%	6.4%
2022/23 (Autumn term)	117	34	29.1%	5.9%
2021/22 (Summer term)	115	32	27.8%	4.7%
2021/22 (Spring term)	111	39	35.1%	4.9%
2021/22 (Autumn term)	104	34	32.7%	4.4%
2020/21 (Summer term)	113	23	20.4%	3.6%
2020/21 (Spring term)	106	19	17.9%	1.0%
2020/21 (Autumn term)	101	26	25.7%	3.9%
2019/20 (Summer term)	85	1	1.2%	0.0%
2019/20 (Spring term)	85	36	42.4%	3.2%
2019/20 (Autumn term)	78	55	70.5%	4.2%
2018/19 (Summer term)	74	27	36.5%	3.1%
2018/19 (Spring term)	68	28	41.2%	3.8%
2018/19 (Autumn term)	59	48	81.4%	3.8%
2017/18 (Summer term)	67	47	70.1%	3.4%
2017/18 (Spring term)	59	31	52.5%	3.0%
2017/18 (Autumn term)	51	41	80.4%	3.7%
2016/17 (Summer term)	65	26	40.0%	3.0%
2016/17 (Spring term)	58	54	93.1%	3.3%
2016/17 (Autumn term)	55	43	78.2%	3.1%

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 137 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.

88.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

86.0%Positive

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

42.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree43%

agree40%

disagree9%

strongly disagree2%

don't know7%

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

strongly agree52%

agree29%

disagree14%

strongly disagree5%

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

strongly agree53%

agree17%

disagree14%

not applicable16%

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

yes98%

no2%

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

strongly agree60%

agree32%

disagree7%

dont know2%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree45%

agree38%

disagree10%

don't know7%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree60%

agree21%

disagree14%

don't know5%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree52%

agree38%

disagree9%

don't know2%

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

strongly agree59%

agree31%

disagree5%

don't know5%

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

strongly agree55%

agree38%

disagree3%

don't know3%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree62%

agree24%

disagree9%

don't know5%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes91%

no9%

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

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.

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

Staffing

Teacher Turnover