The top schools in the UK were praised for shaping students for the 21st century
Need to know: Cambridgeshire schools featured in Parent Power Guide
- Two Cambridgeshire schools feature prominently in The Sunday Times Parent Power Guide 2026, which names the UK’s highest-achieving primary and secondary institutions. The guide’s 33rd edition lists them among the best in the East Anglia region.
- The two local schools receiving regional recognition are Impington Village College and The Perse School. Both were best in their respective categories, reflecting their strong performance and academic excellence.
- Impington Village College achieved the title of ‘comprehensive school of the year’ for the East Anglia region. This award highlights its success as the best non-selective state school in the area.
- The Perse School was a double winner in the guide’s independent secondary school categories for East Anglia. It secured the titles of ‘independent secondary school of the year’ and ‘independent secondary school of the year for academic excellence’.
- The Parent Power Guide provides a national database featuring more than 2,000 schools for parents to search. The searchable list can be filtered by name, local authority, town, and postcode to help compare schools.
- The guide’s purpose is to help parents assess school performance based on detailed academic results. It allows families to compare a chosen school against others in their local area, local authority, or across the country.
- Helen Davies, the guide’s editor, acknowledged difficulties facing the education sector. She noted significant challenges include budget constraints, rising student mental health issues, and special educational needs.
- Despite these challenges, Davies celebrated the commitment and impact of dedicated teaching staff across the country. She praised top schools for shaping students for the 21st century and for instilling a lifelong love of learning.
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