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Northstowe Learning Community
Goodgraded 21/03/2023Ages 4–19772 pupilsFaithNone
Northstowe Learning Community is an all-through school for pupils aged 4 to 19 in Cambridge, within the Cambridgeshire local authority. The school has around 772 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 21/03/2023, Northstowe Learning Community was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.3), an average Attainment 8 score of 52.1 and 55% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing schools in Cambridge can view Northstowe Learning Community's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementOutstanding
Last inspected 21/03/2023. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points5 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Progress 8
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Above average
Attainment 851.4
England avg 45.1 · was 51.9 in 2023/24
Progress 8+0.3
Grade 5+ English & maths55%
England avg 45% · was 54% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths70%
England avg 65% · was 73% in 2023/24
EBacc entry46%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score4.71
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Pupil intake19.0%
Free school meals19.0%
England avg 26.3%
English not first language15.9%
England avg 18.6%
Places filled45%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing91.9%
Attendance91.9%
England avg 93.5%
Pupils per teacher17.0
England avg 19.6
Persistent absence20.6%
England avg 17.5%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Cambridge
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