Best Private Schools in Cambridge
Cambridge has 11 private schools which take pupils of high school age, some of which also have primary and nursery schools as well. Most of these schools offer day and boarding places, with just one school offering day-only places (The Heritage School).
Where Schools are Located
Most of the private schools in Cambridge are located within 1 mile of Cambridge station, St Andrew's College Cambridge is only a 6-minute walk from the station. The Perse School, Abbey College Cambridge and CATS College Cambridge are located outside of the city centre.
Cambridge Independent School League Table
| Rank | 9-7(A*/A)% | School | Gender | School type | Day fees | Boarding fees | View |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 94.3% | The Perse School | Co-Ed | Day | £28,446 | N/A | |
| 2 | 72.6% | The Leys School | Co-Ed | Day & boarding | £35,505 | £54,828 | |
| 3 | 65% | Abbey College Cambridge | Co-Ed | Day & boarding | £35,820 | £65,772 | |
| 4 | 53% | CATS Cambridge | Co-Ed | Day & boarding | £22,080 | £43,590 |
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Best Private Schools by GCSE Results
The top performing schools academically for GCSE are (in order):
| Rank | 9-7(A*/A)% | School | Gender | School type | Day fees | Boarding fees | View |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 94.3% | The Perse School | Co-Ed | Day | £28,446 | N/A | |
| 2 | 72.6% | The Leys School | Co-Ed | Day & boarding | £35,505 | £54,828 | |
| 3 | 65% | Abbey College Cambridge | Co-Ed | Day & boarding | £35,820 | £65,772 | |
| 4 | 53% | CATS Cambridge | Co-Ed | Day & boarding | £22,080 | £43,590 |
Best Private Schools by A-Level Results
The top performing schools academically for A-Level are (in order):
| Rank | A*/A% | School | Gender | School type | Day fees | Boarding fees | View |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 76.7% | The Perse School | Co-Ed | Day | £28,446 | N/A | |
| 2 | 63% | Abbey College Cambridge | Co-Ed | Day & boarding | £35,820 | £65,772 | |
| 3 | 49.1% | The Leys School | Co-Ed | Day & boarding | £35,505 | £54,828 |
Day & Boarding Fees
Day fees
Boarding Fees
Best Co-Ed Schools
Best Co-Ed Schools by GCSE Results
The top performing co-ed schools academically for GCSE are (in order):
| Rank | 9-7(A*/A)% | School | Gender | School type | Day fees | Boarding fees | View |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 94.3% | The Perse School | Co-Ed | Day | £28,446 | N/A | |
| 2 | 72.6% | The Leys School | Co-Ed | Day & boarding | £35,505 | £54,828 | |
| 3 | 65% | Abbey College Cambridge | Co-Ed | Day & boarding | £35,820 | £65,772 | |
| 4 | 53% | CATS Cambridge | Co-Ed | Day & boarding | £22,080 | £43,590 |
Best Co-Ed Schools by A-Level Results
The top performing co-ed schools academically for A-Level are (in order):
| Rank | A*/A% | School | Gender | School type | Day fees | Boarding fees | View |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 76.7% | The Perse School | Co-Ed | Day | £28,446 | N/A | |
| 2 | 63% | Abbey College Cambridge | Co-Ed | Day & boarding | £35,820 | £65,772 | |
| 3 | 49.1% | The Leys School | Co-Ed | Day & boarding | £35,505 | £54,828 |