Trumpington Community College
Cambridge, CB2 9FD · Cambridgeshire · secondary school
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9th 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 — 9.7/10 against 658 of them, against 8.8/10 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 | 67.3 · 88 | 30% | 2.65 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.61 · 88 | 25% | 2.21 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 56.6 · 88 | 10% | 0.88 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Trumpington Community College overview
How it's doing
The school was rated Good by Ofsted in January 2024. In 2024/25, 55.1% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 50.4, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.61 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 (9.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can participate in the Duke of Edinburgh's Award.
Getting in
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Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to maintain the progress seen in the 2023/24 data? What specific support is available for students aiming to improve their English and maths grades? How does the school integrate the Duke of Edinburgh's Award into the broader curriculum?
What Ofsted said about Trumpington Community College
Overview
The report describes a school where pupils benefit from a "broad and highly ambitious" curriculum and "exceptional learning experiences." Leaders have driven "exceptional improvements" since joining the trust, resulting in a culture where staff feel "cared for, engaged with and valued." While most pupils behave well, the report notes that a small number struggle to meet high conduct expectations.
Strengths
- Teachers deliver "engaging and challenging lessons" that help pupils make "exceptional progress" and achieve "excellent exam outcomes."
- The curriculum is precisely defined by subject experts, ensuring pupils develop a "deep and rich understanding" across all areas.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities "flourish" within an inclusive culture, achieving work of an "equally high standard" as their peers.
- Effective support ensures all pupils read fluently, allowing them to "fully access the whole curriculum."
- Pupils relish opportunities for personal growth, with over half participating in The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award.
Areas to improve
- The school must determine and address the "underlying reasons" why a small number of pupils cannot meet high behavioural expectations, as this leads to high rates of sanctions and suspension.
- Leaders should ensure a small number of pupils fully understand the importance of healthy relationships to improve their interactions with others.
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 | 53.1 |
| 2024/25 | 50.4 |
| 2025/26 | 56.6 |
| 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.
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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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