Cambridge Academy for Science and Technology vs The Perse School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 907 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cambridge Academy for Science and Technology
Cambridge · Academy secondary · Ages 13–19
455 students
The Perse School
Cambridge · Independent all-through · Ages 3–18
1,774 students
| Measure | Cambridge Academy for Science and Technology Cambridge, East of England | The Perse School Cambridge, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 76 Top 25% | 99 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #93 of 460 | #3 of 460 |
| National rank | #762 of 4,090 | #6 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 13–19 | Ages 3–18 |
| Students | 455 | 1,774 |
| Pupils on roll | 455 | 1,774 |
| Free school meals | 21.9% | – |
| Capacity filled | 67.9% | 93.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 56.8 | 82.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 63.5% | 98.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 76.9% | 99.5% |
| EBacc average points | 4.44 | 8.06 |
| A level points per entry | 32.0 | 51.4 |
| town | Cambridge | Cambridge |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.cambridgeast.org.uk/ | www.perse.co.uk |
The verdict
- •The Perse School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (99.4 vs 75.5).
- •The Perse School is the larger school with 1,774 students compared with 455.
- •Cambridge Academy for Science and Technology is a academy school while The Perse School is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cambridge Academy for Science and Technology better than The Perse School?
On the Success Index (England), The Perse School ranks higher (99.4 vs 75.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Cambridge Academy for Science and Technology and The Perse School?
About 907 m in a straight line, between Cambridge and Cambridge in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cambridge Academy for Science and Technology: 455. The Perse School: 1,774. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cambridge Academy for Science and Technology and The Perse School rank in East of England?
Cambridge Academy for Science and Technology is 93rd of 460 and The Perse School is 3rd of 460 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).