Northstowe Learning Community
Stirling Road, Northstowe, Cambridge, CB24 1DJ
Ofsted RatingInspected 21 March 2023Full report ↗
Good
From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.
Quality of Teaching
Good
Behaviour in School
Good
Pupils' Wider Development
Good
School Leadership
Outstanding
GCSE Results (2024/25)
GCSE results for Year 11 pupils. National averages shown for comparison.
Attainment 8ⓘAttainment 8Average grade across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs, including English and MathsEach GCSE grade is converted to a points score (grade 9 = 9 points, grade 1 = 1 point). The national average is around 46.
51.4
English & Maths Grade 4+ⓘEnglish & Maths — Grade 4+ (Standard Pass)% of pupils achieving at least a grade 4 in both English and MathsGrade 4 is the minimum "standard pass". Employers and colleges often require grade 4 in English and Maths.
70.2%
English & Maths Grade 5+ⓘEnglish & Maths — Grade 5+ (Strong Pass)% of pupils achieving at least a grade 5 in both English and MathsGrade 5 is a "strong pass". Many sixth forms and universities expect grade 5 in English and Maths.
55.3%
English Baccalaureate (EBacc)ⓘEBacc Entry% of pupils who entered the English Baccalaureate — a set of GCSE subjects covering English, Maths, Sciences, a Language, and HumanitiesEBacc entry keeps academic options open post-16. It is not a separate qualification.
Pupils entered for EBacc45.6%
EBacc Grade 4+ⓘEBacc — Grade 4+ (Standard Pass)% of pupils achieving grade 4 or above across all EBacc subjects39.5%
EBacc Grade 5+ⓘEBacc — Grade 5+ (Strong Pass)% of pupils achieving grade 5 or above across all EBacc subjects34.2%
How Hard to Get Into This School (2025/26)
✓ Not Oversubscribed
Year 7 places per year
166
Applications received
297
Families who got their first-choice
0.8%
Pupils & Inclusion
Pupils receiving SEN supportⓘSEN Support% of pupils receiving SEN (Special Educational Needs) support without a formal planThese pupils need extra help but do not yet have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP).
11.4%
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Results Over Time
Detailed year-by-year figures
| Year | Attainment 8 | Progress 8 | English & Maths Grade 4+ | English & Maths Grade 5+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022/23 | - | - | - | - |
| 2023/24 | - | - | - | - |
| 2024/25 | 51.4 | - | 70.2% | 55.3% |