Chesterton Community College
URN: 136887 • Cambridge CB4 3NY
Overview
- Name
- Chesterton Community College
- URN
- 136887
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- EASTERN LEARNING ALLIANCE
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 71.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Lucy Scott & Mr Rolf Purvis (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01223712150
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Gilbert Road, Cambridge CB4 3NY
Summary
Chesterton Community College is a mixed secondary academy located in Cambridge, serving approximately 1,129 students with a capacity of 1,100. The school is committed to fostering an environment where every student can realise their potential, guided by a strong ethos of mutual respect and individual development. This ethos was developed collaboratively with the school community and underpins all aspects of school life.
The curriculum at Chesterton is designed to provide students with a meaningful and sequential learning experience. Talented staff work diligently to select and deliver relevant knowledge that builds over time, ensuring students are well-prepared for their future. In addition to academic pursuits, the school emphasizes personal growth and community involvement, offering various opportunities for students to contribute positively both within the school and the wider community.
Support for students is a priority at Chesterton, with a robust pastoral structure in place. The House system provides dedicated teams to focus on students' wellbeing, ensuring they feel happy and fulfilled during their time at the college. The school prides itself on celebrating individual achievements and fostering a harmonious school environment.
The curriculum at Chesterton is designed to provide students with a meaningful and sequential learning experience. Talented staff work diligently to select and deliver relevant knowledge that builds over time, ensuring students are well-prepared for their future. In addition to academic pursuits, the school emphasizes personal growth and community involvement, offering various opportunities for students to contribute positively both within the school and the wider community.
Support for students is a priority at Chesterton, with a robust pastoral structure in place. The House system provides dedicated teams to focus on students' wellbeing, ensuring they feel happy and fulfilled during their time at the college. The school prides itself on celebrating individual achievements and fostering a harmonious school environment.
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Nearby alternatives
- Comberton Village College (82.0)
- Swavesey Village College (77.1)
- Bottisham Village College (76.2)
- St Bede's Inter-Church School (75.6)
- Cambourne Village College (73.3)
Key details
- LA
- Cambridgeshire
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- EASTERN LEARNING ALLIANCE
- Capacity
- 1100
- Pupils
- 1129
- Boys
- 533
- Girls
- 596
- FSM %
- 17.10
- Open date
- 2011-07-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2017-07-07
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Cambridgeshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1129 | 533 | 596 | 1100 | 17.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1121 | 536 | 585 | 1100 | 16.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1007 | 488 | 519 | 1100 | 15.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1007 | 488 | 519 | 1100 | 15.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 993 | 501 | 492 | 900 | 14.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 993 | 516 | 477 | 900 | 11.10 |
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