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The Perse School

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The Perse School

Hills Road, Cambridge, CB2 8QF

Other independent school
Pupils
1,735
Ages
3-18
Attainment 8
82.2

Inspected by ISI, not Ofsted

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Inspection
ISI inspected

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
82.2
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
90.2%
Basics 9-5
98.0%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
83.2%
EBacc APS
8.00
EBacc 9-5
81.6%
EBacc 9-4
83.2%
How to read Progress 8 vs Attainment 8Two numbers, two different stories. The 6-min explainer for parents.

A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
51.40
A*-A Grades
79.1%
A*-B Grades
93.3%
AAB+ %
73.4%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 188 students entered

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What parents say and who teaches here

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About The Perse School

The Perse School is a secondary school in Cambridgeshire. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 82.2. The school has around 1,735 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Frequently asked questions about The Perse School

What are The Perse School's latest exam results?
The Perse School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 82.2. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is The Perse School located?
The Perse School is a secondary school in Cambridgeshire (CB2 8QF).
How many pupils attend The Perse School?
The Perse School has around 1,735 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare The Perse School with other schools?
View The Perse School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Cambridgeshire.