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Cambridge Academy for Science and Technology

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

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2017

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Students

433

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Attainment 8

56.8

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GCSE Rank

#5 in Cambridgeshire

#372 of 3,216 nationally

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Cambridge Academy for Science and Technology is a University technical college secondary school in Cambridge, serving ages 13-19. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Cambridge Academy for Science and Technology is an university technical college in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, admitting pupils aged 13-19. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of UNITED LEARNING TRUST. The school has approximately 455 pupils on roll, of whom 22% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 56.8, placing the school #5 in Cambridgeshire and #372 of 3,216 nationally. 63.50% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 35.8% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 11 A-level subjects. 47.6% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 22.6% at A*–A. A-level value added: 0.09 — sixth-form progress was broadly average.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2017. The school's current overall rating is Good.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 17.6:1. There is 1 teaching vacancy.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 3 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 3.2 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

56.8

Grade 5+ E&M

63.50%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)35.8%

Entering EBacc1.90%

EBacc APS4.44

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.45

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

58.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc3.90%

EBacc APS4.43

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.28

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

53.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc2%

EBacc APS4.11

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.61

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

59.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc5%

EBacc APS4.59

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc4%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.24

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

57.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc2%

EBacc APS4.53

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.03

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc50%

EBacc APS4.69

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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)85%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

99%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)95%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)1%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

99%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)94%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)1%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)93%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

100%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)94%

Apprenticeships6%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)0%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

+0.09

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*4.3%

Achieving A*–A22.6%

Achieving A*–B47.6%

VA Banding Average

Retention rate86.9%

A-level subjects offered11

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.36

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate89.40%

2023

Avg Grade

C-

Students

Retention rate94.50%

2022

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Retention rate92.5%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

16 May 2023

Inspection Report

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16 May 2017

Inspection Report

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02 March 2017

Inspection Report

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06 December 2016

Inspection Report

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13 September 2016

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

4 Evaluations

2017-05-16

Schools into Special Measures Visit 3 Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2017-03-02

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2016-12-06

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2016-09-13

None Legacy

Inadequate

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Inadequate

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

4.4%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

4.0%(18 pupils)

Spring term 2025

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

Permanent Exclusions

2pupils

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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 455 pupils. During this period, there were 20 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 4.4%, 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)	455	20	4.4%	7.3%	2
2024/25 (Autumn term)	464	9	1.9%	7.8%	1
2023/24 (Summer term)	428	10	2.3%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	431	23	5.3%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	438	20	4.6%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	430	16	3.7%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	433	11	2.5%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	438	16	3.7%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	410	17	4.1%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	415	11	2.7%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	417	8	1.9%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	354	13	3.7%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	357	6	1.7%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	356	12	3.4%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	277	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	277	9	3.2%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	283	17	6.0%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	210	2	1.0%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	217	4	1.8%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	216	4	1.9%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	169	0	0.0%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	171	3	1.8%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	179	2	1.1%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	222	2	0.9%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	231	7	3.0%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	235	4	1.7%	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.

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 36 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 36 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 25 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 10 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 6 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 2 pupils

Visual Impairment 2 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.

92.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

94.0%Positive

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

8.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree45%

agree42%

disagree5%

strongly disagree3%

don't know4%

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

strongly agree41%

agree40%

disagree9%

strongly disagree7%

don't know3%

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

strongly agree27%

agree23%

disagree10%

strongly disagree5%

don't know1%

not applicable34%

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

yes33%

no67%

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

strongly agree40%

agree33%

disagree23%

strongly disagree3%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree46%

agree39%

disagree7%

strongly disagree5%

don't know3%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree47%

agree41%

disagree5%

strongly disagree4%

don't know2%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree42%

agree39%

disagree10%

strongly disagree7%

don't know2%

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

strongly agree37%

agree47%

disagree15%

don't know1%

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

strongly agree24%

agree50%

disagree5%

strongly disagree7%

don't know14%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree30%

agree47%

disagree13%

strongly disagree5%

don't know4%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes87%

no13%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

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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