Cambridge Academy for Science and Technology

A good university technical college school in Cambridgeshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Cambridge Academy for Science and Technology.

Cambridge, CB20SZ Ofsted: Good Age 13-19 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

60

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
64.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 0.45
English & Maths grade 4+ %
65.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 80.6%
Continue in education or training
62.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 68.0%
Sustained employment
42.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 19.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
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
16 May 2017
Previous grade
Inadequate
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Robinson Way
Cambridge, CB20SZ
Phone
1223724300
Website
cambridgeast.org.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
140265
Type
University technical college
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Robinson Way, Cambridge, CB2 0SZ
Website
https://www.cambridgeast.org.uk/
Age range
13-19
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
UNITED LEARNING TRUST
Capacity
670 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
431
Free School Meals
22.2% (96 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
0.5% (2 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.2%
Good
Persistent Absence
19.1%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
68.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
19.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
4.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
2.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
65%
Quality: Very Good
Sixth Form Size
57 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
4.0%

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
80.6 (+28.6 vs average)
Attainment 8:
58.3 (+18.8 vs average)
Education Continuation:
68.0 (+11.9 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.45 (+0.6 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
31 pupils
Average
Pupils per Year Group
62
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
431 pupils
13-19

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Mathematics (Further) (GCE A level)
★★ ★★★
(9 students)
Biology (GCE A level)
★★ ★★★
(14 students)

Strong performance in 2 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Resilience Respect Responsibility

Facilities

state-of-the-art laboratories The Strand dining area independent learning spaces lecture theatre with video wall interactive projectors hot desk office working environment

Curriculum Highlights

Bringing STEM Careers to Life (Challenge Projects) Challenge Projects led by business professionals (one day per week) CAST Sixth Form curriculum with career-focused pathways across Life Sciences, STEM, and Applied Sciences

Admissions Criteria

Year 9 admissions are via Applicaa with open days in October and November; in-year admissions are managed with a stated turnaround; Year 12 admissions are via MyChoice16 with timelines for offers and enrolment; Entry requirements for post-16 study: A Levels require 7 GCSEs (4-9) including Maths (5) and English Language (4) with at least a grade 6 in chosen A Level subjects; T Levels require 5 GCSEs (4-9) including Sciences (5), Maths (5) and English Language (4).

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