North Cambridge Academy

A good academy sponsor led school in Cambridgeshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for North Cambridge Academy.

Cambridge, CB42JF Ofsted: Good Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

61

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
58.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 0.19
English & Maths grade 4+ %
53.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 58.6%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
10 February 2015
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
9

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Arbury Road
Kings Hedges
Cambridge, CB42JF
Phone
1223491500
Website
northcambridgeacademy.org/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
139401
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary
Address
Arbury Road, Kings Hedges, Cambridge, CB4 2JF
Website
http://www.northcambridgeacademy.org/
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
MERIDIAN TRUST
Capacity
750 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
685
Free School Meals
45.3% (310 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
6.6% (45 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
90.0%
Good
Persistent Absence
30.8%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Key Performance Indicators

Attainment 8:
46.7 (+7.2 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.19 (+0.4 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
28 pupils
Good
Pupils per Year Group
114
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
685 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Achievement for all Valuing People A high quality learning environment The pursuit of excellence Extending the boundaries of learning

Head Teacher's Message

This Principal introduces themselves as the leader of North Cambridge Academy, highlighting consistently excellent student progress outcomes and an Ofsted rating of Good.

Facilities

House system (Mandela House, Ali House, Hawking House)

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