How many pupils does The Perse School have?

The Perse School has 1,735 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does The Perse School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at The Perse School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 84.4 in 2025/26.

Where is The Perse School?

The Perse School is located at Hills Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 8QF.

The Perse School

Hills Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 8QF

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected

Ofsted

84.4

Attainment 8

3–18

Ages

1,735

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Other independent school

Type

About The Perse School

The Perse School is an independent school in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, for pupils aged 3–18. It has 1,735 pupils on roll. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 84.4 (2025/26). 0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

School Information

Local Authority: Cambridgeshire →
School Type: Other independent school
Age Range: Ages 3–18
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 1,735 / 1,900 (91%)
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character: None

Pupil profile

2025/26

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

Free school meals

SEN support

18.2%

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-level average grade

184 students

73.4%

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: Hills Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 8QF
Phone: 01223403800
Headteacher: Edward Elliott
Website: www.perse.co.uk

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is The Perse School?: The Perse School is an independent school in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, for pupils aged 3–18.
How many pupils does The Perse School have?: The Perse School has 1,735 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does The Perse School perform at GCSE?: Pupils at The Perse School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 84.4 in 2025/26.
Where is The Perse School?: The Perse School is located at Hills Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 8QF.

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