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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- 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
Ethos & heritage
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- good
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 23 April 2024
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.