The Leys School, Cambridge
The Leys School is an independent school for pupils aged 11 to 19 in Cambridge. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in November 2025.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
The Leys School in detail
The Leys School in its own words
In its own words: "The Leys is the leading co-educational boarding and day school in Cambridge. This statement, whilst true, does not begin to convey what makes this such a special place."
From the headteacher's welcome: "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."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, netball, rugby, hockey, cricket, tennis, basketball, badminton, swimming and dance.
Coming up: an open day on Friday 13 November 2026 and an open day on Friday 27 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 The Leys 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 The Leys School are Heritage School (under 0.1 miles); Mander Portman Woodward (0.1 miles); The Stephen Perse Foundation (0.1 miles, selective); and St Mary's School (0.2 miles, selective).
Heritage SchoolMander Portman WoodwardThe Stephen Perse FoundationSt Mary's School
Where pupils go next
Of the 109 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 48% went on to university or other higher education, 1% to apprenticeships and 20% into work.
Who goes there
In 2026, 33 pupils (5.9%) received SEN support and 0 (0%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Cambridge Rail Station, about 1100 metres away (roughly a 14-minute walk).
8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Leys School (outside), 50 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 731 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 destination measures; 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
11 November 2025
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
15 November 2022
Regulatory Compliance
19 September 2018
Integrated
18 November 2014
About
The Leys School is a co-educational private school in Cambridge, England. It is a boarding and day school for about 565 pupils between the ages of eleven and eighteen.
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Fees for 2026/27
Day fees, per year
£25,641 to £35,505
depending on year group
Boarding fees, per year
£40,011 to £54,828
| Boarders per term for one year | £54,828 a year |
| Day Pupils per term for one year | £35,505 a year |
| Boarders per term for one year | £40,011 a year |
| Day Pupils per term for one year | £25,641 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
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Latest from The Leys School
Leysians Enjoy Success at the Imperial Meeting
16 Sep 2026
The Leys Named As Finalists for Wellbeing Award
10 Sep 2026
GCSE Results 2026
20 Aug 2026
A Level Results 2026
13 Aug 2026
Preparing Pupils for a Digital Future
28 Jul 2026
Prefects for 2026-27 Announced
3 Jul 2026
From The Leys School's website. School Signal is not affiliated with the school.
Social & online
Keep up with The Leys School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 56
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 18
- Children hurt
- 1
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 56 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 18 serious and 38 slight.
1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on a bicycle.
13 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
94%
Near capacity
564 pupils
600 places
36 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
33
SEN Support
0
EHC Plans
5.9%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
564
Total Pupils
328
Boys
236
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
The Leys School
Showing 10 of 13 linked schools
Questions parents ask about The Leys School
What are GCSE results like at The Leys 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 The Leys School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
When was The Leys School last inspected?
The Leys School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in November 2025.
How many pupils go to The Leys School?
The Leys School has around 564 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to The Leys School?
The Leys 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.
How many road collisions happen near The Leys School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 56 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 18 serious and 38 slight. 1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on a bicycle. 13 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 The Leys School?
The Leys School is at Trumpington Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 7AD.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)