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Cambridge Academy for Science and Technology

Robinson Way, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 0SZ

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Not yet inspected

Not inspected
Ofsted
62.1
Attainment 8
Secondary
Phase
13–19
Ages
455
Pupils
Mixed
Gender
University technical college
Type

About Cambridge Academy for Science and Technology

Cambridge Academy for Science and Technology is an university technical college in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, for pupils aged 13–19. It has 455 pupils on roll. It is part of UNITED LEARNING TRUST. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 62.1 (2025/26). 19.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 31.6% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority
Cambridgeshire →
School Type
University technical college
Phase
Secondary
Age Range
Ages 13–19
Gender
Mixed
Pupils / Capacity
455 / 670 (68%)
Sixth Form
Has a sixth form
Nursery
No Nursery Classes
Religious Character
Does not apply

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

19.1%
Free school meals
31.6%
EAL
1.1%
SEN support
24.8%
EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

62.1
Attainment 8
109 pupils
69.7%
Grade 5+ English & Maths
90.8%
Grade 4+ English & Maths

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Sixth form (Key Stage 5)

C+
A-level average grade
48 students
18.8%
AAB+ (2 facilitating)
73%
To higher education
25%
To top-third universities

Where pupils go next

89%
Sustained destination
85%
Stayed in education
0%
Apprenticeship

Attendance

7.4%
Overall absence
19.7%
Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

28.4
Teachers (FTE)
↑ +2.5 vs 2023/24
17.9
Pupils per teacher
↑ +0.6 vs 2023/24
1.85
Teaching assistants (FTE)
↓ -2.6 vs 2023/24
£50,710
Avg teacher salary
Mean · 16% on leadership pay
↑ +£3,934 vs 2023/24
0
Teacher vacancies
0% rate
↓ -1 vs 2023/24
5
Leadership (FTE)
→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£7,912
Spend per pupil
£7,899
Income per pupil
58%
Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address
Robinson Way, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 0SZ
Phone
01223724300
Headteacher
Danielle Pacey

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Teaching Assistant
PermanentFull time£22,356 - £25,840 · · Term Time Only
Closes 11 Nov 2026View & apply

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Cambridge Academy for Science and Technology?
Cambridge Academy for Science and Technology is an university technical college in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, for pupils aged 13–19.
How many pupils does Cambridge Academy for Science and Technology have?
Cambridge Academy for Science and Technology has 455 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Cambridge Academy for Science and Technology perform at GCSE?
Pupils at Cambridge Academy for Science and Technology achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 62.1 in 2025/26.
Is Cambridge Academy for Science and Technology part of an academy trust?
Yes — Cambridge Academy for Science and Technology is part of UNITED LEARNING TRUST.
Where is Cambridge Academy for Science and Technology?
Cambridge Academy for Science and Technology is located at Robinson Way, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 0SZ.

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