How many pupils does The Stephen Perse Foundation have?

The Stephen Perse Foundation has 1,624 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does The Stephen Perse Foundation perform at GCSE?

Pupils at The Stephen Perse Foundation achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 58.6 in 2025/26.

Where is The Stephen Perse Foundation?

The Stephen Perse Foundation is located at Union Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 1HF.

The Stephen Perse Foundation

Union Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 1HF

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected

Ofsted

58.6

Attainment 8

2–21

Ages

1,624

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Other independent school

Type

About The Stephen Perse Foundation

The Stephen Perse Foundation is an independent school in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, for pupils aged 2–21. It has 1,624 pupils on roll. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 58.6 (2025/26). 0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

School Information

Local Authority: Cambridgeshire →
School Type: Other independent school
Age Range: Ages 2–21
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 1,624 / 2,000 (81%)
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Nursery: Has 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

0.3%

SEN support

9.4%

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

126 students

44.4%

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: Union Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 1HF
Phone: 01223454700
Headteacher: Richard Girvan
Website: www.stephenperse.com

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is The Stephen Perse Foundation?: The Stephen Perse Foundation is an independent school in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, for pupils aged 2–21.
How many pupils does The Stephen Perse Foundation have?: The Stephen Perse Foundation has 1,624 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does The Stephen Perse Foundation perform at GCSE?: Pupils at The Stephen Perse Foundation achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 58.6 in 2025/26.
Where is The Stephen Perse Foundation?: The Stephen Perse Foundation is located at Union Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 1HF.

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