Chesterton Community College
Cambridge, CB4 3NY · Cambridgeshire · secondary school
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1st of 34 secondary schools in Cambridgeshire we can score, 35 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 9.8/10 against 864 of them, against 9.5/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 73.2 · 92 | 46% | 4.25 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 1.05 · 98 | 38% | 3.77 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 65.4 · 96 | 15% | 1.47 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Chesterton Community College overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 83.7% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 68.0, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +1.05 in 2023/24. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (9.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.6 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school offers a wide range of clubs, including Band Project, Lacemaking, and Japanese language & Culture Club. Sports include Athletics, Cricket, and Flag Football, while arts activities feature the Orchestra, Jazz Band, and GCSE Drama productions. Both a breakfast club and an after-school club are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,126 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,100. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How do teachers manage class sizes when the roll exceeds the official place count? What specific support is available for pupils aiming to raise their Attainment 8 score further?
What Ofsted said about Chesterton Community College
Overview
Chesterton Community College is described as a "warm and inclusive school" where pupils "thrive" and feel they "belong." The inspection found that the school provides a "world class" educational experience, with pupils achieving "exceptionally well" and demonstrating "impeccable" behaviour.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "highly ambitious," routinely going "beyond the depth of the national curriculum" to help pupils become "subject experts."
- Teachers display "infectious enthusiasm" and skilfully adapt their approaches, ensuring pupils, including those with SEND, "learn extremely well."
- Reading is at the "core" of the curriculum, with difficult readers quickly identified and supported by experts and volunteers to become "confident, fluent readers."
- Personal development is "exceptional," preparing pupils to be "positive members of modern society" who demonstrate "tolerance" and respect for diverse views.
- The recently opened sixth form offers a "broad offer of subjects" with "exceptional teaching," leading to many students securing places at "prestigious universities."
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 62.4 |
| 2024/25 | 68.0 |
| 2025/26 | 65.4 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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