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Chesterton Community College

Chesterton Community College, Cambridge
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Chesterton Community College

Gilbert Road, Cambridge, CB4 3NY

A Outstanding-rated secondary school in Cambridge.

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Pupils
1,129
Ages
11-18
FSM
17.1%
Attainment 8
68.0
Ofsted
Outstanding
Feb 2025

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
68.0
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
66.3%
Basics 9-5
83.7%

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
53.7%
EBacc APS
6.35
EBacc 9-5
50.0%
EBacc 9-4
51.6%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
40.49
A*-A Grades
34.7%
A*-B Grades
70.8%
AAB+ %
25.6%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available for 2 years

Based on 51 students entered

Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

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About Chesterton Community College

Chesterton Community College is a secondary school in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2025 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 186 responses), 90% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 68.0. The school has around 1,129 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Gilbert Road, Cambridge, CB4 3NY | More schools in Cambridgeshire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Chesterton Community College, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Feb 2025 — Outstanding
  2. Jul 2017 — Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Chesterton Community College

What is Chesterton Community College's Ofsted rating?
Chesterton Community College received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2025 inspection.
What do parents say about Chesterton Community College?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 186 responses): 90% of parents would recommend Chesterton Community College.
What are Chesterton Community College's latest exam results?
Chesterton Community College: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 68.0. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Chesterton Community College located?
Chesterton Community College is a secondary school in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire (CB4 3NY).
How many pupils attend Chesterton Community College?
Chesterton Community College has around 1,129 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Chesterton Community College with other schools?
View Chesterton Community College'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.