Cambridge Maths School, Cambridge
Cambridge Maths School is a post-16 school for pupils aged 16 to 19 in Cambridge, part of Eastern Learning Alliance. Its most recent Ofsted inspection, in April 2026, ended in a report card: 5 exceptional.
- Ofsted report card
- 5 of 5 areas strong or better
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Cambridge Maths School in detail
What Ofsted's report card says
Ofsted's report card from its 20 April 2026 inspection grades Cambridge Maths School on 5 areas: 5 exceptional. Report cards replaced single-word judgements in November 2025, on a five-point scale from exceptional to urgent improvement.
Inclusion - Exceptional. "Leaders and staff have nurtured a deeply inclusive culture in which students feel welcome, valued and able to participate fully."
Leadership and governance - Exceptional. "Leaders' and teachers' outreach and partnership work extends their influence far beyond their own academy trust."
Achievement - Exceptional. "Students perform exceptionally well in their A-level examinations, with the average grade achieved being A+."
Curriculum and teaching - Exceptional. "Leaders have designed a highly ambitious academically rigorous curriculum offer."
Participation and development - Exceptional. "Leaders have worked closely with their local partners to co-design inspiring and challenging personal development opportunities for students."
Safeguarding standards were met.
Read the full report card on Ofsted's site (school website)
Source: Ofsted report card (Open Government Licence), quoted
Cambridge Maths School in its own words
In its own words: "CMS is committed to nurturing passionate mathematicians and scientists who will become future leaders, equipped to make significant contributions to society and the global STEM landscape. CMS students and staff have collaborated to establish the CMS Constitution . This document defines our collective and individual responsibilities, ensuring an inclusive, respectful, and intellectually stimulating academic environment."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include art, debating, Duke of Edinburgh and book club.
Vision and values (school website)Clubs (school website)
Source: The school's own website
The trust
Cambridge Maths School is one of 8 schools run by Eastern Learning Alliance, an academy trust.
Who goes there
4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 22.2% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 14 pupils (14.1%) received SEN support and 4 (4%) had an education, health and care plan. The most common need among them is autism.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Cambridge Rail Station, about 580 metres away (roughly a 7-minute walk).
4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Gwydir Street (opposite), 90 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 812 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Cambridgeshire (57), as is usual near a town centre.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Cambridge Maths School issued 2 suspensions, 2.5 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Sources: DfE multi-academy trust performance data; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 6 months agoReport card - no single overall grade (Ofsted's framework since November 2025)
Safeguarding standards met
- InclusionExceptional
- Leadership and governanceExceptional
- AchievementExceptional
- Curriculum and teachingExceptional
- Participation and developmentExceptional
Safeguarding standards: met
By type of provision
| Provision | Curriculum, teaching and training | Achievement | Participation and development |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education programmes for young people | Exceptional | Exceptional | Exceptional |
Source: Ofsted, further education and skills inspections and outcomes (Open Government Licence)
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's April 2026 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Cambridge Maths School excels at developing highly motivated mathematicians who achieve exceptional A-level grades and progress to top universities. The school combines rigorous academic teaching with excellent pastoral care and personal development, ensuring every student receives tailored support and inspiring wider opportunities including university mentoring and community involvement. Students thrive in a deeply inclusive, supportive community where they build confidence, develop problem-solving skills and discover their passion for mathematics.
Key Strengths
- Students achieve exceptional A-level results with an average grade of A+, with very high proportions securing places at prestigious universities
- Teaching is extremely high quality, with teachers skilfully using interactive approaches and advanced problem-solving activities to develop students' curiosity
- Leaders have created a deeply inclusive culture with highly responsive, well-coordinated support systems that meet individual student needs exceptionally well
- The curriculum is academically rigorous with excellent cross-subject collaboration that deepens understanding across mathematics, physics and computer science
- Personal development opportunities are exceptional, including university mentoring, research projects, careers support and extensive external competitions
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met, with leaders and governors fulfilling their responsibilities, establishing an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility, and ensuring learners feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Mathematics challenges, subject olympiads, lawn games, walking, squash, ultimate frisbee, mathematics tutoring in local schools, Cambridge University science outreach, research projects on cosmology, university lectures, practice interviews, clubs and social activities
Cambridge Maths School is a specialist 16-19 mathematics academy in Cambridge that achieves exceptional results, with students performing exceptionally well at A-level and progressing to prestigious universities. The school has created a deeply inclusive culture where students feel valued and supported to achieve their full potential.
At a Glance
4.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Sixth Form Performance (A-Level)
A-Level Results
A+
Average grade
53.1
Points per entry
A+
Best 3 A-Levels
81%
Achieving AAB+
Well above average
Value added
43
A-Level students
98%
Retention rate
2024/25 academic year
A-Level Subjects Offered
2024/25 academic year - entries by number of students
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 3 nearby schools
Latest from Cambridge Maths School
Problem 34 Solution
1 Oct 2026
Problem 35
1 Oct 2026
Problem 36
1 Oct 2026
Problem 34
17 Jul 2026
Problem 33 Solution
16 Jul 2026
Problem 33
5 Jul 2026
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Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 63
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 23
- Children hurt
- 7
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 63 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 23 serious and 40 slight.
7 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on a bicycle and 4 in a vehicle or otherwise.
11 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Cambridgeshire is 5 (the median across 312 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
50%
Available places
99 pupils
200 places
101 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Cambridge
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Cambridge
Across Cambridgeshire council
Places available
7,228
Applications
6,755
Got 1st preference
88.3%
Got preferred school
96.6%
All secondary applications across Cambridgeshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(2)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
14
SEN Support
4
EHC Plans
18.2%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
99
Total Pupils
64
Boys
35
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
14
Teachers
7.1:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£52,649
Mean salary
2026 data
Questions parents ask about Cambridge Maths School
What is the catchment area for Cambridge Maths School?
No fixed boundary. When Cambridge Maths School is oversubscribed, Cambridgeshire allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How big are the classes at Cambridge Maths School?
Classes at Cambridge Maths School average 11 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Cambridge Maths School?
Cambridge Maths School has around 99 pupils on roll. 4% are eligible for free school meals.
How do I apply to Cambridge Maths School?
Apply through Cambridgeshire's coordinated admissions process, naming Cambridge Maths School on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
How many road collisions happen near Cambridge Maths School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 63 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 23 serious and 40 slight. 7 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on a bicycle and 4 in a vehicle or otherwise. 11 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Cambridgeshire is 5 (the median across 312 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Cambridge Maths School?
Cambridge Maths School is at 119 Mill Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 2AZ.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)