Coleridge Community College
Cambridge, CB1 3RJ · Cambridgeshire · secondary school
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12th 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.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 9.4/10 against 564 of them, against 8.3/10 nationally. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 74.3 · 93 | 30% | 2.79 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.23 · 67 | 25% | 1.68 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 58.7 · 91 | 10% | 0.91 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Coleridge Community College overview
How it's doing
Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2025. In 2024/25, 66.4% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 55.1, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.23 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did better than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 553 pupils against a stated capacity of 600. 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 does the school support pupils in raising their Progress 8 scores further? What specific support is available for students aiming for higher grades in English and maths?
What Ofsted said about Coleridge Community College
Overview
Coleridge Community College has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. The school provides a supportive environment where expectations of learning and conduct are high, and pupils typically meet these expectations. Standards are rising across all year groups, with gaps in learning for disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) closing.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "carefully thought out and effectively delivered," with clear subject-specific vocabulary and logical progression.
- "Good behaviour is the norm" in lessons and social times, with disruption being rare.
- Staff are knowledgeable, check learning regularly, and address misconceptions quickly.
- Pupils enjoy reading together during tutor time, and the school has successfully supported younger pupils to become more accurate and fluent readers.
- There is an extensive range of personal development opportunities, including clubs and pupil leadership roles.
Areas to improve
- The school should extend provision quickly to support a few pupils who need extra help with reading and wider literacy, as this currently impacts their writing.
- The school must address barriers to attendance for some disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND, who do not attend regularly and consequently fall behind in their learning.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 45.9 |
| 2024/25 | 55.1 |
| 2025/26 | 58.7 |
| 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
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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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