Pilgrim Pathways School, Cambridge
Pilgrim Pathways School is a pru school for pupils aged 5 to 18 in Cambridge. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in November 2023.
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2023)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Pilgrim Pathways School in detail
Who goes there
20% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 0% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (60%) and Mixed (20%).
In 2026, 2 pupils (40%) received SEN support and 0 (0%) had an education, health and care plan. The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Cambridge Rail Station, about 2.7 miles away in a straight line.
4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Ida Darwin Hospital (near), 80 metres away.
Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport)
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Sixth Form
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at its November 2023 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management, Sixth form.
At a Glance
20.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Keep up with Pilgrim Pathways School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Pilgrim Pathways School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Pilgrim Pathways School is in Cambridgeshire; for families living there:
- Cambridgeshire's school travel policy: School Travel Assistance Policy - Mainstream September 2025 326KB - pdf
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 1
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 0
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 1 road collision in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 1 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
0 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
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(6)
Ungraded inspection: The school remains Outstanding, but Ofsted raised concerns; its next inspection will be a full graded one.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
2
SEN Support
0
EHC Plans
40.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
5
Total Pupils
0
Boys
5
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
16
Teachers
0.3:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£51,385
Mean salary
2026 data
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Pilgrim Pathways School
Questions parents ask about Pilgrim Pathways School
What is Pilgrim Pathways School's Ofsted rating?
Pilgrim Pathways School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection in November 2023.
What is the catchment area for Pilgrim Pathways School?
No fixed boundary. When Pilgrim Pathways School is oversubscribed, Cambridgeshire allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to Pilgrim Pathways School?
Pilgrim Pathways School has around 5 pupils on roll. 20% are eligible for free school meals.
How do I apply to Pilgrim Pathways School?
Apply through Cambridgeshire's coordinated admissions process, naming Pilgrim Pathways 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 Pilgrim Pathways School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 1 road collision in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 1 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 0 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 Pilgrim Pathways School?
Pilgrim Pathways School is at Block 19, Ida Darwin, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB21 5EE.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)