Gretton School
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, East of England · CB3 0RX
Gretton School is a small independent school in Cambridge, with around 158 pupils on roll and the option of boarding. With no religious affiliation and a mixed intake from age 11, it offers an intimate setting under the leadership of Head Mrs Beth Elkins. The headline academic figures sit well below national benchmarks, which points to a setting geared towards pupils whose needs are not best met by attainment-led measures alone.
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Pupils
- 158
- Location
- Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, East of England
- Website
- www.grettonschool.com
Entrance & admissions
- Entry age
- 11
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Headteacher
Head Mrs Beth Elkins
Latest results
Attainment 8
6.1
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
0%
National average 47%
Teaching & academics
Pupils follow a GCSE curriculum, and the school is inspected by the ISI rather than Ofsted. Its average Attainment 8 score of 6.1 stands far below the national average of 46.9, and no pupils reached grade 5 or above in English and Maths against a national figure of 47%. These figures suggest a school whose progress and priorities are likely measured differently from a conventional academic profile, and families will want to discuss expectations directly with the school.
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Qualifications offered
Ethos & heritage
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- Yes
The last word
A very small Cambridge independent with boarding, suited to families looking for a closely supported alternative to the mainstream rather than headline exam results.
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Gretton School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Gretton School located?
Gretton School is located at Manor Farm Road, Girton, Cambridge, CB3 0RX.
What type of school is Gretton School?
Gretton School is an independent (fee-paying) school in East of England.
How many pupils attend Gretton School?
Gretton School has approximately 158 pupils on roll.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.