Best Secondary Schools in Cambridgeshire 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 33 schools across Cambridgeshire. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Cambridgeshire has 33 secondary schools, of which 7 (21%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 21 rated Good — 85% of secondary schools in Cambridgeshire are rated Good or Outstanding overall. Parkside Community College 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.

33
Total schools
7
Outstanding
21%
Outstanding rate
60.1%
Avg KS2 SATs
36.7
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted SNM Score
🥇 Parkside Community College
Secondary
 Outstanding 89 View school
🥈 St Bede's Inter-Church School
Secondary
 Outstanding 87 View school
🥉 Swavesey Village College
Secondary
 Outstanding 78 View school
4. Soham Village College
Secondary
 Outstanding 74 View school
5. Cambridge Academy for Science and Technology
Secondary
 Good 74 View school
6. Chesterton Community College
Secondary
 Outstanding 73 View school
7. Sawston Village College
Secondary
 Good 72 View school
8. Coleridge Community College
Secondary
 Good 71 View school
9. Linton Village College
Secondary
 Good 68 View school
10. Cottenham Village College
Secondary
 Good 67 View school
11. Hinchingbrooke School
Secondary
 Good 65 View school
12. Trumpington Community College
Secondary
 Good 65 View school
13. Ely College
Secondary
 Good 65 View school
14. Sawtry Village Academy
Secondary
 Good 64 View school
15. Longsands Academy
Secondary
 Good 63 View school
16. Bassingbourn Village College
Secondary
 Good 62 View school
17. St Ivo Academy
Secondary
 Good 61 View school
18. Impington Village College
Secondary
 Good 61 View school
19. Abbey College, Ramsey
Secondary
 Good 60 View school
20. The Netherhall School
Secondary
 Good 59 View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many secondary schools are there in Cambridgeshire?
There are 33 secondary schools in Cambridgeshire, of which 7 (21%) 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 Parkside Community College. 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?
21% of secondary schools in Cambridgeshire are rated Outstanding and 64% 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.