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North Cambridge Academy

North Cambridge Academy, Cambridge
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North Cambridge Academy

Arbury Road, Kings Hedges, Cambridge, CB4 2JF

A Good-rated secondary school in Cambridge.

Academy sponsor led
Pupils
689
Ages
11-16
FSM
49.9%
Attainment 8
43.9
Ofsted
Good
Feb 2015

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
43.9
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
20.7%
Basics 9-5
35.2%

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
16.0%
EBacc APS
3.48
EBacc 9-5
10.4%
EBacc 9-4
13.6%
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About North Cambridge Academy

North Cambridge Academy is a secondary school in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2015 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 59 responses), 64% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 43.9. The school has around 689 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Arbury Road, Cambridge, CB4 2JF | More schools in Cambridgeshire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for North Cambridge Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Feb 2025 — Standards maintained
  2. Feb 2015 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about North Cambridge Academy

What is North Cambridge Academy's Ofsted rating?
North Cambridge Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2015 inspection.
What do parents say about North Cambridge Academy?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 59 responses): 64% of parents would recommend North Cambridge Academy.
What are North Cambridge Academy's latest exam results?
North Cambridge Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 43.9. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is North Cambridge Academy located?
North Cambridge Academy is a secondary school in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire (CB4 2JF).
How many pupils attend North Cambridge Academy?
North Cambridge Academy has around 689 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare North Cambridge Academy with other schools?
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