How many pupils does The Leys School have?

The Leys School has 564 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does The Leys School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at The Leys School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 37.3 in 2025/26.

Where is The Leys School?

The Leys School is located at Trumpington Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 7AD.

The Leys School

Trumpington Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 7AD

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected

Ofsted

37.3

Attainment 8

11–19

Ages

564

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Other independent school

Type

About The Leys School

The Leys School is an independent school in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, for pupils aged 11–19. It has 564 pupils on roll. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 37.3 (2025/26). 0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

School Information

Local Authority: Cambridgeshire →
School Type: Other independent school
Age Range: Ages 11–19
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 564 / 600 (94%)
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: None
Admissions Policy: Selective

Pupil profile

2025/26

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

Free school meals

SEN support

31.6%

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.

Sixth form (Key Stage 5)

A-

A-level average grade

98 students

44.9%

AAB+ (2 facilitating)

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.

Contact Details

Address: Trumpington Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 7AD
Phone: 01223508900
Headteacher: Clare Ives
Website: www.theleys.net

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is The Leys School?: The Leys School is an independent school in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, for pupils aged 11–19.
How many pupils does The Leys School have?: The Leys School has 564 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does The Leys School perform at GCSE?: Pupils at The Leys School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 37.3 in 2025/26.
Where is The Leys School?: The Leys School is located at Trumpington Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 7AD.

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