Hills Road Sixth Form College
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire County Council · CB2 8PE
A large state sixth-form college in Cambridge, Hills Road has built its identity entirely around 16-to-19 study, with all 2,497 of its pupils working towards A-levels. Founded in 1974 and inspected by Ofsted, it offers a sixth-form-only environment under Principal Jo Trump. The scale of the college means a broad range of subjects and a sizeable peer group of similarly motivated students.
2,497
Pupils
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- state school
- Pupils
- 2,497
- Location
- Cambridge, Cambridgeshire County Council
Headteacher
Principal Jo Trump
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Latest results
A-level A*-A
49%
A-level A*-B
75%
Teaching & academics
Results are strong, with 49 per cent of A-level entries graded A*-A and three-quarters reaching A*-B. The most popular subjects lean noticeably towards the sciences and quantitative disciplines, including Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Economics, alongside Psychology, History and Sociology. An Extended Project Qualification sits beside the A-level programme, and French, German and Spanish are available for those continuing with languages.
Sixth form
- Sixth-form pupils
- 2,497
Popular A-level subjects
Qualifications offered
Arts & extracurricular
Languages
Sport
Main sports
Beyond the classroom
Sport spans tennis, rugby, football, hockey, netball and cross country, giving students a mix of team and individual options outside the classroom.
Ethos & heritage
- Founded
- 1974
- Boarding
- No
The last word
A high-performing, sciences-strong sixth-form college that suits ambitious students ready to thrive in a large, focused academic community.
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Hills Road Sixth Form College 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Hills Road Sixth Form College located?
Hills Road Sixth Form College is located at Cambridge, CB2 8PE.
What type of school is Hills Road Sixth Form College?
Hills Road Sixth Form College is a state-funded school.
How many pupils attend Hills Road Sixth Form College?
Hills Road Sixth Form College has approximately 2,497 pupils on roll.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.