Sancton Wood School, Market
Sancton Wood School is an independent school for pupils aged 1 to 16 in Market. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in January 2026.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Sancton Wood School in detail
Sancton Wood School in its own words
In its own words: "At Sancton Wood the child is at the heart of everything we do. Our core values are at the centre of this and can be seen in action in and around school every day. We respect ourselves and the cultures and beliefs of others. We respect our local community, our school environment and everyone within it."
From the headteacher's welcome: "At Sancton Wood we believe that if a child is happy, has good self-esteem and a sense of belonging, they are in the right place to learn. When your child comes to us, we will help them discover and develop their unique skills and talents to be the best they can be as they follow on their educational journey."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include yoga, dance, orchestra, robotics, STEM, gardening, debating and philosophy.
Coming up: an open day on Thursday 12 November 2026 and an open day on Tuesday 24 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Cambridgeshire
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (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 Sancton Wood 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 Sancton Wood School are Cardiff Sixth Form College, Cambridge (0.2 miles, selective); St. Andrew's College Cambridge (0.2 miles); The Stephen Perse Foundation (0.2 miles, selective); and St Mary's School (0.3 miles, selective).
Cardiff Sixth Form College, CambridgeSt. Andrew's College CambridgeThe Stephen Perse FoundationSt Mary's School
Who goes there
In 2026, 79 pupils (21.8%) received SEN support and 8 (2.2%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Cambridge Rail Station, about 660 metres away (roughly a 8-minute walk).
8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is St Paul's Road (adjacent), 100 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 823 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.
Routine Inspection
27 January 2026
Early Years Inspection
27 January 2026
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
15 November 2022
Regulatory Compliance
25 April 2018
Integrated Inspection
10 November 2015
About
Sancton Wood School is a mixed private day school for children aged 1 to 16 located in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England. The school was founded as an independent primary school in 1976 and opened a senior school department in 1979.
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Fees for 2026/27
Day fees, per year
£17,580 to £23,370
depending on year group
| Reception - Y2 | £17,580 a year |
| Y3 - Y6 | £19,350 a year |
| Y7 - Y11 | £23,370 a year |
Including VAT. From the school's own fee schedule; check with the school before you rely on it.
Private school fees in Cambridgeshire - 7 schools' published fees side by side
At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
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 Sancton Wood 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
+ 1 more subjects
2025/26 academic year - entries by number of pupils
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby all-through schools
Latest from Sancton Wood School
Outstanding 2026 GCSE Results at Sancton Wood School
20 Aug 2026
Imogen, Y10, wins a National Poetry Prize.
1 Jul 2026
Prep School Sports Day 2026
29 Jun 2026
Sancton Wood Celebrates Strong ISI Inspection Outcomes Across Nursery, Prep and Senior School
9 Apr 2026
Education at Its Heart: Community, Connection and Confidence at Sancton Wood
30 Jan 2026
Turning Blue Monday into a Moment of Connection and Kindness
16 Jan 2026
From Sancton Wood School's website. School Signal is not affiliated with the school.
Social & online
Keep up with Sancton Wood School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Sancton Wood School.
- Ultimate Activity Camps at Sancton Wood SchoolAt the school · Not yet graded
- Cambridge Kids Club @ Sancton WoodAt the school · Not yet graded
- PAC Performing Arts ClubAt the school · Not yet graded
- Cambridge Kids Club @ St Pauls260m away · Not yet graded
- Citykids Playcentre CIO450m away · Not yet graded
- Premier Wraparound Care at Heritage School Cambridge530m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 104
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 32
- Children hurt
- 8
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 104 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 32 serious and 72 slight.
8 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot, 3 on a bicycle and 3 in a vehicle or otherwise.
15 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
93%
Near capacity
363 pupils
390 places
27 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Market
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Market
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
79
SEN Support
8
EHC Plans
24.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
363
Total Pupils
181
Boys
182
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
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Questions parents ask about Sancton Wood School
What are GCSE results like at Sancton Wood 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 Sancton Wood School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
When was Sancton Wood School last inspected?
Sancton Wood School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in January 2026.
How many pupils go to Sancton Wood School?
Sancton Wood School has around 363 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Sancton Wood School?
Sancton Wood 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 Sancton Wood School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 3 out-of-school clubs at the school: Ultimate Activity Camps at Sancton Wood School (registered, not yet graded), Cambridge Kids Club @ Sancton Wood (registered, not yet graded) and PAC Performing Arts Club (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 Sancton Wood School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 104 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 32 serious and 72 slight. 8 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot, 3 on a bicycle and 3 in a vehicle or otherwise. 15 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 Sancton Wood School?
Sancton Wood School is at 2 St Pauls Road, Market, CB1 2EZ.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)