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Cambridge Academy for Science and Technology
Robinson Way, Cambridge, CB20SZ
012 2372 4300
School Profile
GENDER
Mixed
AGE
13 - 19
PUPILS
277
Cambridge Academy for Science and Technology is an Academy (University technical college). The school consists of mixed pupils aged between 13 and 19 and has a capacity of 670. The school was last rated as Good by Ofsted on 17 May 2017.
This school has strong academic results. It is in the top 10% of Secondary schools in England based on Key Stage 4 GCSE performance and ranking according to the Attainment 8 score (how well pupils of the school have performed in up to 8 qualifications).
PUPIL MIX
184 boys and 93 girls
PUPILS PER TEACHER
17.4
ELIGIBLE FOR FREE SCHOOL MEALS
4.9%
ENGLISH NOT FIRST LANGUAGE
22.7%
PERSISTENT ABSENCE
7%
PUPIL DIVERSITY MIX
School census date: 16 Jan 2020 SPECIAL CLASSES
No
SEN SUPPORT
29.2%
EHC PLAN
1.4%
School Performance
Attainment 8 score
School
Local Authority
England
Progress 8 score
Not available
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs
School
Local Authority
England
English Baccalaureate
| School | Local Authority | England | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils entering EBacc | 2% | 39% | 40% |
| EBacc average point score | 4.53 | 4.36 | 4.07 |
Percentage of students completing
School
Local Authority
England
Progress Score
Average
Averages per A level entry
| School | Local Authority | England | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Grade | C- | B- | C+ |
| Average Points | 28.12 | 35.27 | 32.87 |
Percentage of students completing
School
Local Authority
England
Progress Score
Average
Average results per academic qualifications
| School | Local Authority | England | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Grade | C | B- | C+ |
| Average Points | 30.04 | 35.18 | 33.02 |
School Inspections
Inspectorate | The Office for Standards in Education (Ofsted) |
Inspection reports | |
Latest inspection rating | |
Latest inspection date | 17 May 2017 |
Latest inspection summary: | |
| Category | Assessment |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal development | No Judgement |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding is effective | Yes |
| Sixth form provision | Good |
School Admissions
Admissions data is not available for this school.
School Destinations
The percentage of students staying in education or employment (the year) after completing their GCSEs:
School
Local Authority
England
Breakdown of destinations:
| Destination | School | Local Authority | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Staying in education | 89% | 88% | 87% |
| Staying in employment | 0% | 4% | 3% |
| Staying in Apprenticeships | 1% | 4% | 4% |
| Not staying in education or employment | 5% | 4% | 5% |
The percentage of students progressing to higher education or training (in the two years) after completing their A Levels:
School
Local Authority
England
Breakdown of destinations:
| Destination | School | Local Authority | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Degrees | 58% | 60% | 58% |
Of which top third higher education institutions
| 16% | 28% | 19% |
Of which Russell Group institutions
| 10% | 20% | 14% |
Of which Oxford or Cambridge | 0% | 2% | 1% |
| Higher Apprenticeships | 3% | 1% | 1% |
| Other study at level 4 or 5 | 2% | 2% | 3% |
School Neighbourhood
PUBLIC TRANSPORT |
7
|
GREEN SPACE |
6
|
ENVIRONMENT |
9
|
SAFETY |
10
|
PROPERTY | £859,975 Median house price as at
September 2020
|
DIVERSITY MIX
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