Heritage School, Cambridge
Heritage School is an independent school for pupils aged 4 to 16 in Cambridge. It has a Christian religious character. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in April 2024.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Heritage School in detail
Heritage School in its own words
In its own words: "Our starting point at Heritage is visualising our end point - our pupils leaving Heritage as fully rounded people, motivated to live well, confident in themselves, skilfully and creatively engaged with ideas, with others, and with the world around them. We want them to enjoy healthy relationships and have a rich inner life."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include cross-country and forest school.
Vision and values (school website)Clubs (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Heritage School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to Heritage School are The Leys School (under 0.1 miles, selective); Mander Portman Woodward (under 0.1 miles); The Stephen Perse Foundation (0.1 miles, selective); and St Mary's School (0.2 miles, selective).
The Leys SchoolMander Portman WoodwardThe Stephen Perse FoundationSt Mary's School
Who goes there
In 2026, 40 pupils (19.7%) received SEN support and 0 (0%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Cambridge Rail Station, about 1020 metres away (roughly a 13-minute walk).
8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Bateman Street (opposite), 100 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 747 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.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASISI Inspection Reports
Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted. Ofsted last inspected this school in 25 September 2014, before the latest ISI inspection.
Routine Inspection
23 April 2024
Short Visit
6 May 2021
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
11 February 2020
Short Visit
27 November 2018
Short Visit
14 March 2018
Regulatory Compliance
4 May 2017
About
Heritage School, Cambridge is a mixed private day school for pupils aged 4–16, located in Cambridge in the English county of Cambridgeshire. The school is housed in three Victorian Buildings within walking distance of Cambridge City Centre, close to the University Botanic Garden, with sports facilities a short distance away.
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Fees for 2026/27
Day fees, per year
£13,338 to £19,830
depending on year group
| Reception | £13,338 a year |
| Year 1 | £15,420 a year |
| Years 2 & 3 | £16,458 a year |
| Years 4, 5 & 6 | £17,640 a year |
| Years 7 & 8 | £19,386 a year |
| Years 9, 10 & 11 | £19,830 a year |
Including VAT. From the school's own fee schedule; check with the school before you rely on it.
Private school fees in Cambridge - 5 schools' published fees side by side
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Secondary Performance (GCSE)
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Heritage School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
GCSE Subjects Offered
2025/26 academic year - entries by number of pupils
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby all-through schools
Latest from Heritage School
Heritage celebrates its best-ever GCSE results
20 Aug 2026
Summer Term Nature Walks
2 Jul 2026
A Memorable Performance of Alice the Musical
1 Jul 2026
Summer Term Forest School
22 Jun 2026
Strong Performances from Heritage Team at Olympic Cup Debut
22 Jun 2026
Year 5 & 6 Camp: Outdoor Adventure in Norfolk
15 Jun 2026
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Social & online
Keep up with Heritage School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Heritage School.
- Premier Wraparound Care at Heritage School CambridgeAt the school · Not yet graded
- Active Camps - The LeysAt the school · Not yet graded
- Citykids Playcentre CIOAt the school · Not yet graded
- Cambridge Kids Club @ St Pauls290m away · Not yet graded
- PAC Performing Arts Club400m away · Not yet graded
- Ultimate Activity Camps at Sancton Wood School570m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 60
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 18
- Children hurt
- 1
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 60 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 18 serious and 42 slight.
1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on a bicycle.
14 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
92%
Near capacity
203 pupils
220 places
17 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.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
40
SEN Support
0
EHC Plans
19.7%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
203
Total Pupils
108
Boys
95
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Heritage School
Showing 10 of 13 linked schools
Questions parents ask about Heritage School
What are GCSE results like at Heritage School?
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Heritage School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
When was Heritage School last inspected?
Heritage School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in April 2024.
How many pupils go to Heritage School?
Heritage School has around 203 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Heritage School?
Heritage School is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
Does Heritage School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 3 out-of-school clubs at the school: Premier Wraparound Care at Heritage School Cambridge (registered, not yet graded), Active Camps - The Leys (registered, not yet graded) and Citykids Playcentre CIO (registered, not yet graded). There are 3 more within a kilometre. The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Heritage School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 60 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 18 serious and 42 slight. 1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on a bicycle. 14 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 Heritage School?
Heritage School is at 17 - 19 Brookside, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 1JE.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)