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St Andrew's College, Cambridge

Cambridge, United KingdomDay and boarding
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Location
Cambridge
Age range
15–22
Attendance
Day and boarding

About St Andrew's College, Cambridge

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St Andrew's College, Cambridge, offers a vibrant and nurturing environment where students are encouraged to thrive academically and personally. With a stro...

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When it’s time to apply to university, you’ll be supported through every step of the UCAS process. If you’re aiming for top Russell Group or G5 universities (including Oxford, Cambridge, Imperial College, LSE, and UCL), you’ll receive additional one-to-one mentoring from a Cambridge PhD student — giving you the edge in a competitive field.

Our college is located right in the centre of Cambridge, across the road from the beautiful Botanic Gardens and just a short walk from the train station. The campus includes modern classrooms, science laboratories, and welcoming common rooms — as well as outdoor spaces with an Astroturf pitch, basketball court, and picnic areas.

Cambridge is an inspiring place to live and study — known for its world-leading university, safe and friendly atmosphere, and outstanding facilities for learning, sport, and the arts. And with London only 50 minutes away by train, you’re perfectly connected to one of the most exciting cities in the world.

School life and highlights in the catalogue

  • Founded in 1976
  • Day and boarding places available
  • Strong Oxbridge progression

Education and school life

Education levels
Senior, Sixth Form
Age range
15–22
Attendance
Day and boarding
Pupil intake
Co-educational
School type
Mainstream
Headteacher / principal
Mrs Annette Poulain
Religious ethos
None listed in this source
Listed inspectorate
ISI

Listed memberships and accreditations

  • ISI (Independent Schools Inspectorate)

Progression and destinations in the catalogue

  • Oxbridge
  • Russell Group
  • Imperial
  • LSE
  • UCL
  • Edinburgh / St Andrews

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Founded
1976
Campus setting
Urban
Scholarships / bursaries
Options not indicated in this record; availability unconfirmed.

Pupil information

Total pupils
151
Boys
92 · 60.93%
Girls
59 · 39.07%
Pupils receiving SEN support
9 · 5.96%
Pupils with an EHCP
0 · 0%

Counts and percentages are reproduced from the directory. SEN means special educational needs; EHCP means Education, Health and Care Plan. A pupil census year is not supplied.

A-Level results

Results year
2025
Progress score
-0.69 (Well Below Average)
Average grade
C
AAB percentage
9.70%

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Tuition and costs

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AttendanceGBP · Period and VAT unverified
Day£10,950 – £13,200
Boarding£18,399.6 – £22,515.6

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Questions in the school directory

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What type of school is St Andrew's College, Cambridge?

St Andrew's College, Cambridge is a co-educational independent mainstream school for pupils aged 15 to 22, located near Cambridge in Cambridgeshire. The school offers education from Senior through to Sixth Form, with pathways leading to GCSEs and A Levels.

How do I apply to St Andrew's College, Cambridge?

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Most families apply to St Andrew's College, Cambridge 1–2 years before entry, with a process that can include tests, interviews and school reports. See the private school admissions timeline for when to apply and what to expect.

What are the fees at St Andrew's College, Cambridge?

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The cost of attending St Andrew's College, Cambridge typically ranges around £10,950–£22,515 per term, with variations based on age and boarding.

Is St Andrew's College, Cambridge a day or boarding school?

Pupils at St Andrew's College, Cambridge can attend as day and boarding.

Is St Andrew's College, Cambridge selective?

St Andrew's College, Cambridge may use interviews or entrance assessments as part of its admissions process.

School location and enquiries

Street address
13 Station Road
Town / locality
Cambridge
County
Cambridgeshire
Region
East of England
Postcode
CB1 2JB
Country
United Kingdom

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