Best Primary & Secondary Schools in Cambridgeshire 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 310 schools across Cambridgeshire. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Cambridgeshire has 310 primary & secondary schools, of which 27 (9%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 227 rated Good — 82% of primary & secondary schools in Cambridgeshire are rated Good or Outstanding overall. Homerton Early Years Centre currently leads the local rankings on our composite SNM Score.

Application deadlines in Cambridgeshire follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry. Offers go out on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

310
Total schools
27
Outstanding
9%
Outstanding rate
60.1%
Avg KS2 SATs
36.7
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted SNM Score
🥇 Homerton Early Years Centre
Nursery
 Outstanding 95 View school
🥈 Brunswick Nursery School
Nursery
 Outstanding 95 View school
🥉 Colleges Nursery School
Nursery
 Outstanding 95 View school
4. St Faith's School
Not applicable
 — 95 View school
5. St John's College School
Not applicable
 — 95 View school
6. Samuel Pepys School
Not applicable
 Outstanding 95 View school
7. Pilgrim Pathways School
Not applicable
 Outstanding 95 View school
8. Meadowgate Academy
Not applicable
 Outstanding 95 View school
9. The Perse School
Not applicable
 — 90 View school
10. Histon and Impington Park Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 90 View school
11. Mepal and Witcham Church of England Primary School
Primary
 Good 90 View school
12. Parkside Community College
Secondary
 Outstanding 89 View school
13. Ditton Lodge Primary School
Primary
 Good 88 View school
14. Abbots Ripton CofE Primary School
Primary
 Good 87 View school
15. Swaffham Prior Church of England Primary School
Primary
 Good 87 View school
16. St Bede's Inter-Church School
Secondary
 Outstanding 87 View school
17. Barnabas Oley CofE Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 86 View school
18. Bewick Bridge Community Primary School
Primary
 Good 85 View school
19. Somersham Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 85 View school
20. University of Cambridge Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 83 View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary & secondary schools are there in Cambridgeshire?
There are 310 primary & secondary schools in Cambridgeshire, of which 27 (9%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
What are the best schools in Cambridgeshire?
Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in Cambridgeshire is Homerton Early Years Centre. See the full ranked list above.
How do I apply for a school place in Cambridgeshire?
Primary and secondary school applications in Cambridgeshire are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the Cambridgeshire council website for application forms and deadlines.
What is the average Ofsted rating in Cambridgeshire?
9% of primary & secondary schools in Cambridgeshire are rated Outstanding and 73% are rated Good. 72.6% are rated Good or Outstanding.

Data sourced from Ofsted, Department for Education, and ISI. School rankings reflect the Schools Near Me composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance, and pupil-teacher ratios. Last updated April 2026.