North Cambridge Academy
URN: 139401 • Cambridge CB4 2JF
Overview
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Jane Driver (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- 01223491500
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Arbury Road, Cambridge CB4 2JF
Summary
North Cambridge Academy (NCA) is a mixed secondary academy located in Cambridge, serving 689 students with a capacity of 750. The school is part of Meridian Trust and is committed to providing high-quality education that supports student achievement and personal development. NCA has been rated 'Good' by Ofsted, reflecting its focus on excellent student progress outcomes and a supportive learning environment.
The academy promotes an inclusive and tolerant community, celebrating diversity among its students. NCA aims to equip pupils with essential technological, social, and academic skills necessary for success in both British and international contexts. The school’s ethos emphasizes the pursuit of excellence and encourages students to become motivated, independent learners.
NCA operates a House system, dividing students into three houses to foster a sense of community and teamwork. This structure supports the academy's commitment to knowing, valuing, and supporting every student, ensuring that individual needs are met within a collaborative environment. For more information, parents can visit the school's website at http://www.northcambridgeacademy.org/.
The academy promotes an inclusive and tolerant community, celebrating diversity among its students. NCA aims to equip pupils with essential technological, social, and academic skills necessary for success in both British and international contexts. The school’s ethos emphasizes the pursuit of excellence and encourages students to become motivated, independent learners.
NCA operates a House system, dividing students into three houses to foster a sense of community and teamwork. This structure supports the academy's commitment to knowing, valuing, and supporting every student, ensuring that individual needs are met within a collaborative environment. For more information, parents can visit the school's website at http://www.northcambridgeacademy.org/.
Useful links
- Governance – Academy Council (governance)
- Special Educational Needs and/or Disability (sen)
- Full calendar (calendar)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Secure login (other)
- Skip to content (other)
- Admissions (other)
- View Article NCA NEWS Spring Term 2025 (other)
- Policies and Procedures (other)
- Term Dates (other)
Key details
- LA
- Cambridgeshire
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- MERIDIAN TRUST
- Capacity
- 750
- Pupils
- 689
- Boys
- 354
- Girls
- 335
- FSM %
- 49.90
- Open date
- 2013-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Cambridgeshire
Trends
Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
2025-07-14 | 689 | 354 | 335 | 750 | 49.90 |
2024-09-11 | 685 | 335 | 350 | 750 | 45.00 |
2023-09-11 | 621 | 300 | 321 | 750 | 41.20 |
2022-09-11 | 621 | 300 | 321 | 750 | 41.20 |
2021-09-11 | 544 | 265 | 279 | 750 | 39.00 |
2020-09-11 | 465 | 216 | 249 | 750 | 30.30 |
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