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The Leys School

Other independent school in Cambridge (Cambridgeshire).

Pupils
564
on roll
Ofsted
-
no graded judgement
Attendance rate
-
not published
Pupil : Teacher
-
not published
Eligible for free school meals
0.0%
school census 2024/25
SEN support
5.9%
2025/26
Capacity
94%
564 / 600 pupils
register figure (GIAS)
Teacher turnover
-
not published

Location

iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).

About

The Leys is Cambridge's leading co-educational boarding and day school – a statement that is absolutely true and yet only scratches the surface of what makes it such a remarkable place. At its heart, The Leys is more than just a school. It is a vibrant, inclusive and supportive community where pastoral care is not just a priority, but the foundation of everything we do.

The school is big enough to offer extraordinary breadth of opportunity but small enough for staff to get to know each pupil as an individual, celebrating their unique strengths and character, and encouraging them to grow in confidence, curiosity and compassion. That sense of belonging – of being known and valued – is one of the greatest gifts we can offer.

Founded in 1875, The Leys is proud of its heritage. But we are equally committed to looking forward. Our values – kindness, respect, integrity and ambition – are timeless, yet we apply them in ways that prepare our pupils for a rapidly changing world.

With outstanding teaching, excellent facilities and a culture of aspiration, we support our pupils to thrive academically and personally, both now and in the future.

In the school’s own words, from the school website.

Enrichment

20 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.
  • Athletics
  • Choir
  • Cricket
  • Dance
  • Debating
  • Drama
  • Duke of Edinburgh
  • Hockey
  • Mindfulness
  • Netball
  • Photography
  • Pottery
  • Rugby
  • Stem
  • Swimming
  • Tennis

and 4 more

Awards

4 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.
  • Duke of EdinburghPersonal development
  • Inclusion Quality MarkInclusion
  • UNICEF Rights Respecting SchoolsChildren's rights
  • Eco SchoolsEnvironment

Key facts

URN
110914
Type
Other independent school
Phase
Not applicable
Ages
11 to 19
Gender
Mixed
Admissions
Selective
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Nursery
No Nursery Classes
Local authority
Cambridgeshire
Constituency
Cambridge
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Opened
1875

Governing body

No governance records are published for this school in the DfE data we hold. Independent schools, colleges and some other types do not appear in the governance returns.

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