The school opened in 2023 in collaboration with the University of Cambridge
A maths school has been rated as ‘exceptional’ by Ofsted – a rating given to schools that are among the best nationally. The Cambridge Maths School, a specialist sixth form college in Mill Road, has had its first ever Ofsted inspection.
The school underwent an Ofsted inspection in April and has been rated ‘exceptional’ across all five areas. These areas are: inclusion, leadership and governance, achievement, curriculum and teaching, and participation and development.
An ‘exceptional’ grade from Ofsted is considered rare. It is only awarded for “practice that is among the very best nationally, which should be shared with other schools or providers to help them improve”.
Clare Hargraves, head at Cambridge Maths School said: “We are absolutely delighted that the Ofsted report recognises the unique ethos of Cambridge Maths School. Our vision has always been to create a place where a love of mathematics can truly flourish, while opening doors for young people from all backgrounds to access and excel in the mathematical sciences.
“What makes this community so special is not only the depth of academic challenge, but the warmth, inclusivity and shared sense of purpose that students and staff bring every day. It is inspiring to see our students immerse themselves so fully in their learning, while also embracing the rich range of opportunities beyond the classroom that help them grow in confidence, curiosity and ambition.”
Inspectors praised the school for nurturing a “deeply inclusive culture” and that students who attend the school “enjoy the constant debate and discussion in lessons”. Inspectors added that the students “make excellent progress and achieve very highly in examinations”.
Cambridge Maths School opened in 2023 as part of a collaboration with the University of Cambridge. Sixth formers who attend study maths and further maths, and then choose physics, chemistry, biology, or computer science A-levels.
Rajen Shah, Professor of Statistics at the University of Cambridge, and a governor at Cambridge Maths School, said: “The dedication and enthusiasm of students and staff at Cambridge Maths School, and the success of the School’s association with the University, is recognised in this truly exceptional report.
“We look forward to building on this excellent work and providing even more opportunities for the School and the University to learn from each other and inspire a passion for maths in more young people, regardless of background.”
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