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Cambridge Academy for Science and Technology
Robinson Way, Cambridge CB2 0SZ
Cambridge Academy for Science and Technology is a non-selective free school. It has about 430 boys and girls aged between 13 and 19. In May 2017 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
This school is a member of United Learning Trust. (Other schools in this trust include Trumpington Community College, Coleridge Community College, Parkside Community College, Kettering Buccleuch Academy and The Totteridge Academy.)
Particular strengths include Admissions, Environment, Destinations and Attendance. Relative weaknesses include Sixth form.
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Admissions: Excellent. The occupancy rate is very low. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Environment: Excellent. Air pollution and traffic accidents are quite low, while crime is very low.
Destinations: Excellent. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is very high, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is roughly average. Show details
Attendance: Above average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both quite low.
Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix is in balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is slightly out of balance with the local community. Show details
Attainment: About average. Up to age 16 it is excellent, while at ages 16-18 it is poor. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Finances: About average. The school budget has been roughly in balance
Progress: About average. Up to age 16 it is excellent, while at ages 16-18 it is poor. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Disadvantaged pupils: About average. Progress up to age 16 is excellent. Progress at 16-18 is poor.
Sixth form: Below average. Attainment is poor, progress is poor and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are about average.
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