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Stephen Perse Cambridge
Why
Stephen Perse?
Academic
Excellence
Personal
Growth
Moral
Compass
Our Mission
is to educate and inspire the leaders, innovators, and contributors of tomorrow: intelligent young people achieving academic excellence and societal impact with creativity, confidence, compassion and conviction.
Our Vision
is to create a thriving, inclusive, nurturing educational environment that: promotes academic excellence, develops well-rounded individuals, supports individual success pathways, encourages social and environmental responsibility, and ensures accessibility through bursaries and scholarships.
Our Values
are grounded in a culture of academic excellence, innovation, and a supportive community, we value the unique potential of each student and their capacity to positively impact the world through: intellectual ambition, integrity, perseverance, reflection, responsibility, and diversity.
What makes us such a special place
Academic excellence, Oxbridge success
We consistently achieve superb academic results, with a high percentage of students each year progressing to Oxbridge, and the world’s leading universities and conservatoires. Our expert teaching encourages intellectual ambition, curiosity and perseverance.
Our Community
We stand out from other independent schools. We have a highly ambitious, rigorous approach to education and success, yet our schools remain warm, vibrant and grounded in strong relationships, where kindness and respect are the norm.
The Cambridge network
Our location in Cambridge, a hub of progress and innovation, is a key advantage. Through the robust network of our staff, alumni, and parents, we maintain strong ties to the University, local business and tech communities - offering our students unique opportunities.
Pastoral care
The wellbeing and personal development of our students sit at the very heart of our work. A highly skilled team of tutors, safeguarding leads and in-house counsellors provides attentive, expert support, ensuring that every child builds resilience and feels known, safe and nurtured.
Teaching approach
We have a proud reputation as early adopters of educational technology, yet our approach is carefully blended. We select the most powerful tool for each lesson – be it the latest software or pen and paper, and by limiting class sizes, students receive tailored support.
Digital responsibility and online safety
While our students are digitally literate, we prioritise digital responsibility, ensuring they navigate the risks and benefits of the online world with wisdom. We combine ongoing education with comprehensive age-specific controls at school and available for parents at home.
The 1–18 journey
We offer a complete 1–18 education, from nursery through to Sixth Form, which provides continuity and stability throughout our students' school life. We know our students and we know our school, and therefore tailor teaching, guidance and pastoral care to ensure success.
Exceptional Academic Results
At Stephen Perse we consistently provide a superb education.
Our results speak for themselves...
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0%
of GCSEs that were
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of GCSEs that were
graded 8 or 9 -
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A* - B
at A Level -
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A* or A
at A Level
Live and learn with us in the heart of this inspiring city.
Cambridge is our Campus
Stephen Perse is located in the heart of Cambridge,
a world-renowned centre of learning and culture,
we prepare students for citizenship in an interconnected, fast developing world.
Our schools provide an inspiring environment for our students to live and learn, right in the heart of Cambridge. Not only do we offer first-class facilities and teaching spaces, we also provide a hugely welcoming and sociable learning environment. So every single student is empowered to get involved, try new things, and achieve their very best.
A platform for success
Our superb facilities
From academic studies to sports, music, drama and art, we are proud of our innovative learning environments and award-winning facilities.
Across our Cambridge and Saffron Walden sites, students benefit from superb facilities that enhance both learning and personal development. Modern classrooms equipped with the latest technology sit alongside dedicated drama theatres, a professional gym and sports ground, an arts centre, MUGAs and versatile sports halls — all designed to support an active, engaging and enriching education.
We have many of our facilities available for hire for sports, performances, meetings and conferences. Our boarding house is also available to hire during the summer break. Follow this link to find out more.
Life-shaping opportunities and experiences
Where can you play a Steinway piano, ski through the Norwegian forests, organise and participate in the world's largest student model United Nations conference, marvel at the stunning fjords in Iceland, be part of team of football national champions, grow vegetables in an allotment, play in a concerto at Cambridge University’s West Road Concert Hall, paddleboard down the river Cam, act in Bugsy Malone, run a 5k on a treadmill in our gym, explore Pompeii, join a creative writing club, participate in the Ethics Cup, listen to talks from experts, play guitar on the same stage Coldplay did at the Cambridge Junction, research the potential applications of AI in neuroscience for your EPQ, design clothing to generate bursary funds, learn animation from a Grammy-winning artist, play netball on a central Cambridge rooftop court, or quietly read a book in a sunny courtyard beneath apple trees?
At Stephen Perse Cambridge schools.
What has been said. Our Testimonials
The inclusive, supportive environment has allowed me to get good grades whilst managing all of my supra and extracurricular activities.
I have enjoyed that when teaching, teachers spend time giving extra background information about the subjects, allowing a deeper understanding than if we were only taught the core information.
I’ve been a student at Stephen Perse Cambridge since I was seven years old, and I chose to continue my education here due to our supportive environment and excellent resources, and took full advantage of the extracurricular opportunities available.
Making a difference
Driving social mobility
We believe education is the single most important driver for societal change, which is why we partner with North Cambridge Academy to create bursary opportunities in our Sixth Form, and donate iPads to local youth charities and schools to help drive social mobility.
Our bursary programme provides life changing opportunities for young people and their families, please watch the video and click the link below to find out how you can help.
