Best 3 All-through schools in Cambridgeshire – comparison

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Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of all-through schools: Cromwell Community College (All-through) in Chatteris; Northstowe Learning Community (All-through) in Cambridge — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Cromwell Community College and Northstowe Learning Community. They are all-through phase and academy converter type located around Chatteris, Cambridgeshire and Cambridge, Cambridgeshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (Cromwell Community College), published Oct 2023. The most recent inspection on record is for Cromwell Community College (Oct 2023). average roll around ≈ 1,150, combined total ≈ 2,300, typical FSM 20–25%, range 20–25%–25–30%; spread across trusts such as The Active Learning Trust Limited and MERIDIAN TRUST.

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Attribute	Cromwell Community College PE16 6UU	Northstowe Learning Community CB24 1DJ
Phase / Type	All-through • Academy converter	All-through • Academy converter
Location	Chatteris Cambridgeshire PE16 6UU	Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB24 1DJ
Latest Ofsted	2 15 Oct 2023	2 22 May 2023
Ofsted report	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 1,500 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 750 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	25–30% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	20–25% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	1370	2830
Capacity utilisation	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Non-selective	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	The Active Learning Trust Limited	MERIDIAN TRUST
Website	www.cromwellcc.org.uk	northstowe.education
Telephone	01354692193	01223343800
SEN provision	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile

Cromwell Community College

PE16 6UU

Phase / Type: All-through • Academy converter
Location: Chatteris
Cambridgeshire
PE16 6UU
Ofsted: 2 15 Oct 2023
Pupils: ≈ 1,500 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 25–30% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: The Active Learning Trust Limited
Website: www.cromwellcc.org.uk
Telephone: 01354692193

Northstowe Learning Community

CB24 1DJ

Phase / Type: All-through • Academy converter
Location: Cambridge
Cambridgeshire
CB24 1DJ
Ofsted: 2 22 May 2023
Pupils: ≈ 750 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 20–25% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: MERIDIAN TRUST
Website: northstowe.education
Telephone: 01223343800

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How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.