Olive AP Academy - Cambridge
URN: 142378 • Cambridge CB4 2BD
Overview
- Name
- Olive AP Academy - Cambridge
- URN
- 142378
- Type
- Academy alternative provision converter
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Trust
- OLIVE ACADEMIES
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 47.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Mark Kirby (since 2025) , Executive Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01223375514
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Ascham Road, Cambridge CB4 2BD
Summary
Olive AP Academy - Cambridge is an alternative provision academy located in Cambridge, serving a mixed-gender cohort of 9 students, with a capacity of 50. The academy is part of the Olive Academies multi-provision trust, which aims to provide tailored educational support for children aged 13 to 16 who have faced challenges in mainstream schooling. The school emphasizes small class sizes and personalized learning, fostering an environment where students can thrive academically and socially.
The academy's ethos is built on core values of ambition, reflection, determination, and conviction, promoting resilience and a lifelong love of learning. The curriculum is designed to be engaging and innovative, with a focus on purposeful learning that meets the individual needs of each student. Support for families is a priority, ensuring that both students and their families have access to necessary resources and assistance.
Under the leadership of Head of Academy Mark Kirby, Olive AP Academy - Cambridge strives to build strong community partnerships and collaborate with external agencies to provide comprehensive support. This inclusive approach aims to empower students to develop their confidence and achieve their potential within a nurturing environment.
The academy's ethos is built on core values of ambition, reflection, determination, and conviction, promoting resilience and a lifelong love of learning. The curriculum is designed to be engaging and innovative, with a focus on purposeful learning that meets the individual needs of each student. Support for families is a priority, ensuring that both students and their families have access to necessary resources and assistance.
Under the leadership of Head of Academy Mark Kirby, Olive AP Academy - Cambridge strives to build strong community partnerships and collaborate with external agencies to provide comprehensive support. This inclusive approach aims to empower students to develop their confidence and achieve their potential within a nurturing environment.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- Supporting students with SEND (sen)
- Admissions (other)
- Head of Academy's welcome (other)
- Our team (other)
- Policies and documents (other)
- Pupil premium and additional funding (other)
- The Olive Academies family (other)
- Work with us (other)
- Term dates (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Pilgrim Pathways School (69.7)
- Gretton School (64.6)
- Mander Portman Woodward (58.9)
- Landmark International School (55.8)
- Holme Court School (55.5)
Key details
- LA
- Cambridgeshire
- Age range
- 5 - 16
- Boarders
- Not applicable
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- OLIVE ACADEMIES
- Capacity
- 50
- Pupils
- 9
- Boys
- 6
- Girls
- 3
- FSM %
- 44.40
- Open date
- 2015-10-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-07-06
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 50 | 44.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 50 | 50.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 35 | 100.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 35 | 100.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 35 | 100.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 21 | 14 | 7 | 35 | 61.90 |
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