The Perse School
URN: 110923 • CB2 8QF
Overview
- Name
- The Perse School
- URN
- 110923
- Type
- Other independent school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 50.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Edward Elliott (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01223403800
- Website
- Visit The Perse School website
- Address
-
Hills Road, CB2 8QF
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Summary
The Perse School, located in Cambridge, is a co-educational independent school catering to students aged 3-18. With a current enrolment of 1,735 pupils and a capacity of 1,790, the school prides itself on its academic excellence, being ranked as the second top-performing co-educational day school in the UK at A Level. The school offers a comprehensive curriculum across its Pelican, Prep, Upper, and Sixth Form stages, focusing on intellectual curiosity and scholarship.
The Perse School is committed to providing high-quality pastoral care and a balanced education that includes a wide range of extracurricular activities. This approach aims to develop students' character, resilience, and life skills, ensuring they are well-prepared for future challenges. The school also values diversity and inclusion, fostering a supportive community environment where all individuals are respected.
In addition to its educational mission, The Perse School actively engages with the local community through various outreach initiatives. These include partnerships with over 20 primary schools, offering mentorship and support in subjects such as mathematics and computer science, thereby encouraging students to contribute positively to society.
The Perse School is committed to providing high-quality pastoral care and a balanced education that includes a wide range of extracurricular activities. This approach aims to develop students' character, resilience, and life skills, ensuring they are well-prepared for future challenges. The school also values diversity and inclusion, fostering a supportive community environment where all individuals are respected.
In addition to its educational mission, The Perse School actively engages with the local community through various outreach initiatives. These include partnerships with over 20 primary schools, offering mentorship and support in subjects such as mathematics and computer science, thereby encouraging students to contribute positively to society.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- book a tour see all open events (calendar)
- Open Prep School Summer Open Morning 15 May 2026 9:15 am – 12:00 pm (calendar)
- Open Upper School Summer Open Event 26 June 2026 9:30 am – 12:00 pm (calendar)
- Admissions (other)
- Admissions Pelican (other)
- Admissions Prep (other)
- Admissions Sixth Form (other)
- Admissions Upper (other)
Nearby alternatives
- The Cavendish School (77.6)
- Spring Common School (70.2)
- Pilgrim Pathways School (69.7)
- Trinity School (65.2)
- Meadowgate School (65.1)
Key details
- LA
- Cambridgeshire
- Age range
- 3 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 1790
- Pupils
- 1735
- Boys
- 915
- Girls
- 820
- FSM %
- Open date
- 1980-09-30
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1735 | 915 | 820 | 1790 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 1705 | 899 | 806 | 1790 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 1697 | 931 | 766 | 1720 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1697 | 931 | 766 | 1720 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1673 | 943 | 730 | 1680 | 0.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1647 | 958 | 689 | 1680 | 0.00 |
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