The Best Schools In Cambridge Rated & Reviewed

School Guide has helped 20 million parents find the best school for their child and here we reveal the 5 best performing schools in Cambridge. These top schools near Cambridge are ranked by their School Guide Star Rating, which is 100% based on official performance data including exam results and Ofsted inspections.

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✔ Compare all schools in Cambridge and see the best and worst performing schools

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1

The Perse School

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Our number one ranked school in Cambridge based on our official School Guide Star Rating is The Perse School.

Pupils
1705
Ages
3 - 18
Gender
Mixed
Type
Other independent school
2

The Leys School

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The Leys School is ranked second in Cambridge based on its performance data and Ofsted rating.

Pupils
570
Ages
11 - 19
Gender
Mixed
Type
Other independent school
3

The Stephen Perse Foundation

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At number 3 in the best schools in Cambridge based on our authoritative ranking is The Stephen Perse Foundation.

Pupils
1668
Ages
2 - 21
Gender
Mixed
Type
Other independent school
4

Abbey College Cambridge

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The school ranked at number four in our Cambridge league table is Abbey College Cambridge based on the summary of its performance in the last academic year.

Pupils
466
Ages
13 - 21
Gender
Mixed
Type
Other independent school
5

Cambridge Arts and Sciences (CATS and CSVPA)

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Our number five ranked school in Cambridge based on our trusted School Guide Star Rating is Cambridge Arts and Sciences (CATS and CSVPA).

Pupils
543
Ages
13 - 24
Gender
Mixed
Type
Other independent school

Top 5 best performing schools in Cambridge and their catchment areas in Cambridge ranked by School Guide in 2025

  • The Perse School
  • The Leys School
  • The Stephen Perse Foundation
  • Abbey College Cambridge
  • Cambridge Arts and Sciences (CATS and CSVPA)

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