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.

310

Total schools

Outstanding

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

See full data for any school in Cambridgeshire

Catchment distances, exam trends, SEN data, attendance, and more — all in one place.

Search schools in Cambridgeshire

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 75% 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.