The Centre School

About The Centre School

The Centre School is an academy special converter in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, for pupils aged 11–19. It has 137 pupils on roll. It is part of ASTREA ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (21 May 2024) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 1 (2025/26). 63.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 0% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Cambridgeshire →

School Type

Academy special converter

Age Range

Ages 11–19

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

137 / 130 (105%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

21 May 2024

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

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

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

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.

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

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.

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

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

High Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB24 8UA

Phone

01954288789

Headteacher

Sue Raven

Website

www.astreacentreschool.org

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is The Centre School?

The Centre School is an academy special converter in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, for pupils aged 11–19.

How many pupils does The Centre School have?

The Centre School has 137 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is The Centre School's Ofsted rating?

The Centre School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (21 May 2024).

How does The Centre School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at The Centre School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 1 in 2025/26.

Is The Centre School part of an academy trust?

Yes — The Centre School is part of ASTREA ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is The Centre School?

The Centre School is located at High Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB24 8UA.