Cambridge Academy for Science and Technology
Details
| Age Range | 13-19 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, University technical college |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Cambridgeshire |
| Address | Robinson Way, CB2 0SZ |
| School Website | https://www.cambridgeast.org.uk/ |
| Telephone | 1223724300 |
| URN | 140265 |
School Census
| Total | 433 |
| Girls/Boys | 128/305 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 29.6%/70.4% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 24.7% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 78 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 27.0% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 16/05/2017 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 16/05/2017 | Good |
| 13/09/2016 | Inadequate |
| Inspection Date | 16/05/2017 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 13/09/2016 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Inadequate |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 58.3 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 68.00% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 77.70% |
| Entering EBacc | 3.90% |
| EBacc average point score | 4.43 |
| Progress 8 | 0.45 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 53.2 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 65% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 79% |
| Entering EBacc | 2% |
| EBacc average point score | 4.11 |
| Progress 8 | 0.28 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 59.6 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 72% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 81% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 4.59 |
| Progress 8 | 0.61 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 53% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 65% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 45% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 5% |
| agree | 3% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 10% |
| not applicable | 73% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 41% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 3% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 27% |
| agree | 23% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 1% |
| not applicable | 34% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 33% |
| no | 67% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 40% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 23% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 46% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 47% |
| agree | 41% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 42% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 2% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 37% |
| agree | 47% |
| disagree | 15% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 24% |
| agree | 50% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 14% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 30% |
| agree | 47% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 4% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 87% |
| no | 13% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 45.5% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 21.3% |
| african ethnic origin | 5.3% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 4.2% |
| indian ethnic origin | 3.9% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 3.7% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2.6% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| gypsy roma ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 48.3% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 21.7% |
| indian ethnic origin | 4.4% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 3.9% |
| african ethnic origin | 3.9% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 2.8% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2.5% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 2.3% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| gypsy roma ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 0.7% |
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