St Faith's
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, East of England · CB2 8AG
A co-educational prep school in Cambridge taking children from 4 to 13, St Faith's carries a Methodist Christian character and an Independent Schools Inspectorate rating of excellent, awarded in 2024. With around 540 pupils and a pupil-to-teacher ratio of roughly nine to one, classes are kept small and individual attention is built into the day. The ISI also judged personal development excellent and found the school fully compliant with regulatory standards. Around 15 per cent of pupils receive SEN support, a notable proportion that suggests a school used to accommodating a range of needs.
540
Pupils
excellent
ISI
£25,062
Day fees / yr
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Age range
- 4-13
- Pupils
- 540
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 9
- Location
- Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, East of England
- Website
- https://www.stfaiths.co.uk/
- Telephone
- 01223 352073
Headteacher
Headmaster Dr Crispin Hyde-Dunn
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Teaching & academics
The excellent ISI rating spans both academic achievement and the wider development of the child, a balance reflected in the low pupil-to-teacher ratio. Languages are taken seriously, with Spanish, French and Latin all on offer. Academic and STEM scholarships sit alongside awards for art and sport, rewarding strength across the curriculum as pupils prepare for their next schools at 13.
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 15.19%
- EHC plans
- 0.18%
Arts & extracurricular
Scholarships
Languages
Sport
Main sports
Beyond the classroom
Sport is broad and ambitious, ranging from team games such as netball, hockey, cricket, football and rugby to gymnastics, trampolining, fencing, swimming, athletics, table tennis and triathlon. The breadth gives children genuine scope to find a discipline that suits them, whether their interest is competitive or recreational.
Ethos & heritage
- Religious character
- Christian/Methodist
- Boarding
- No
Mobile phone policy
Only pupils who travel independently may bring mobile. Phones switched off and deposited before registration. No use on site or at activities/trips. Smart devices not permitted except mobiles.
Money matters
- Day fees (per year)
- £19,896 - £25,062
Limited discretionary means-tested bursaries on sliding scale available to new and existing pupils
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 19 November 2024
The last word
A small-class Cambridge prep with an excellent inspection record and a wide reach in sport, languages and scholarships. Fees run from roughly £19,900 to £25,100 a year, with limited means-tested bursaries for families who need support.
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St Faith's 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is St Faith's located?
St Faith's is located at 6 Trumpington Road, Cambridge, Cambridge, CB2 8AG.
What type of school is St Faith's?
St Faith's is an independent (fee-paying) school in East of England.
How many pupils attend St Faith's?
St Faith's has approximately 540 pupils on roll.
What is St Faith's's inspection rating?
St Faith's is inspected by the ISI and was judged "excellent" at its inspection on 19 November 2024.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.