Heritage School
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire · CB2 1JE
Heritage School Cambridge is a small, coeducational day school in the heart of Cambridge serving 194 pupils from age 4 through to sixth form. The school emphasises a richly enriched curriculum with extensive trips, extracurricular activities, and outdoor education, positioning itself as a place where pastoral care and academic stimulation work together. Though not yet inspected by Ofsted, the school highlights diverse pupil backgrounds and accessibility through bursaries as part of its inclusive ethos.
- →Warm, small-school environment with individual attention and strong pastoral care
- →Enriched curriculum with extensive field trips, foreign travel, and outdoor education
- →Independent school flexibility and tailored approach without pressure-cooker culture
Who thrives here
Pupils who thrive in a nurturing, exploratory environment and benefit from small class sizes, trips, and experiential learning. Families seeking a non-selective, inclusive Cambridge day school with breadth across academics and enrichment.
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Contact & visit
17 - 19 Brookside
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
CB2 1JE
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Frequently asked questions
What are the fees at Heritage School?
Day fees at Heritage School are approximately £19,500 per year (2024/25).
How do you get into Heritage School?
Heritage School admits pupils at 4+, 7+, 8+, 11+, 13+, 16+. Entry is assessed by Interview, Assessment. See the Admissions section above for open days and key dates.
What are Heritage School's exam results?
At Heritage School, 55.1% of GCSEs were grade 7/A or above. Full results are in the Results section above.
Is Heritage School a boarding school?
Heritage School is a day school in Cambridge and does not offer boarding.
What is Heritage School's latest inspection rating?
ISI rated Heritage School “Excellent” (2020).
What parents say
Frequently praised
✓Strong pastoral care and individual attention in a small school
✓Enriched, broad curriculum with extensive trips and outdoor learning
✓Inclusive, diverse community and accessible bursaries
✓Nurturing environment free from excessive academic pressure
Common concerns
!Not yet Ofsted inspected; no independent third-party assurance of quality
!Small size (194 pupils) may limit specialist facilities and competitive sport/music depth
!Limited public track record or alumni network compared to established independents