MixedIndependent

Heritage School

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, East of England · CB2 1JE

A small independent school in Cambridge, Heritage educates around 159 mixed pupils from age 4 through to 16. It has no religious character and offers no boarding, with main 11+ entry at age 11. The Independent Schools Inspectorate rated the school 'good' overall and 'excellent' for personal development, though its most recent inspection found that compliance standards were not met, a point parents will want to explore directly with the school. Heritage is led by Head Mr Graham Almond.

159

Pupils

good

ISI

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Overview & data

Gender
Mixed
Type
independent (fee-paying) school
Age range
4-16
Pupils
159
Location
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, East of England
Website
www.heritageschool.org.uk
Telephone
01223 350615

Entrance & admissions

Entry age
11

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Headteacher

Head Mr Graham Almond

Latest results

Attainment 8

28

National average 46.9

GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)

0%

National average 47%

Teaching & academics

Heritage offers GCSEs, A-levels and the EPQ, suggesting a sixth-form pathway despite the published age range ending at 16. Recent attainment figures sit well below national benchmarks: an Attainment 8 score of 28 against a national average of 46.9, and 0% of pupils achieving grade 5 or above in English and Maths, compared with 47% nationally. These results warrant careful discussion with the school about cohort size, context and individual progress.

Sixth form

Qualifications offered

A-levelGCSEEPQ

Ethos & heritage

Religious character
None
Boarding
No

Inspection reports

ISI rating
good
ISI personal development
excellent
Last inspected
23 April 2024
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The last word

A small, personable Cambridge school whose strength lies in personal development; prospective families should weigh that against the headline academic data and the unmet compliance finding.

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Heritage School 11+: frequently asked questions

Where is Heritage School located?

Heritage School is located at 17 - 19 Brookside, Cambridge, CB2 1JE.

What type of school is Heritage School?

Heritage School is an independent (fee-paying) school in East of England.

How many pupils attend Heritage School?

Heritage School has approximately 159 pupils on roll.

What is Heritage School's inspection rating?

Heritage School is inspected by the ISI and was judged "good" at its inspection on 23 April 2024.

Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.