Cambridge Regional College
| Type | General Further Education and Tertiary / Further education |
| Age Range | 14-99 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Science Park Campus Kings Hedges Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB4 2QT |
| Reference Number | 130610 |
Cambridge Regional College has made significant improvements since its last inspection, moving from a position of requiring improvement to a good overall effectiveness rating. The college offers a broad range of vocational and technical courses, catering to a diverse student population, including those with high needs. Students and apprentices appreciate the high-quality support from tutors, and the college is actively engaged in adapting its curriculum to meet local and regional skill demands, which helps prepare them for future employment.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 11 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 12 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 13 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 24 Jan 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 24 Jan 2023 | Full inspection: |
| 03 Feb 2021 | Monitoring visit |
| 02 Dec 2020 | Monitoring visit |
| 04 Feb 2020 | Full inspection: |
| 09 May 2019 | Monitoring visit |
| 13 Oct 2016 | Short inspection: |
| 22 Oct 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 17 Oct 2011 | Further education teacher training inspection |
| 11 Nov 2008 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 10 Mar 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 17 Oct 2006 | Monitoring visit |
| 24 Feb 2005 | Reinspection |
| 21 Sep 2004 | Reinspection |
| 20 Jan 2003 | Full inspection |
| 03 Jun 1999 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong contribution to meeting local and regional skills needs
- Highly valued support from tutors for students and apprentices
- Collaborative curriculum planning with stakeholders and employers
- Effective use of staff expertise to enhance learning experiences
- High levels of student safety and well-being
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent support from learning support mentors in supported learning
- Low attendance in English and mathematics lessons
- Insufficient correction of students' spelling, punctuation, and grammar
- High dropout rate among apprentices
| Name | Distance |
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Kings Hedges Primary School
Northfield Avenue, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB4 2HU |
0.26 miles |
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King's Hedges Nursery School
Northfield Avenue, Cambridge, CB4 2HU |
0.26 miles |
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The Grove Primary School
Campkin Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB4 2NB |
0.5 miles |
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Colleges Nursery School
Campkin Road, Cambridge, CB4 2LD |
0.63 miles |
|
St Laurence Catholic Primary School
Arbury Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB4 2JX |
0.66 miles |
|
Orchard Park Community Primary School
Ringfort Road, Orchard Park, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB4 2GR |
0.8 miles |
|
Shirley Community Primary School
Nuffield Road, Chesterton, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB4 1TF |
0.98 miles |
|
Arbury Primary School
Carlton Way, Arbury Primary School, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB4 2DE |
1.01 miles |
|
Chesterton Primary School
Green End Road, Chesterton, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB4 1RW |
1.07 miles |
|
Milton Road Primary School
Ascham Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB4 2BD |
1.17 miles |
|
Milton Church of England Primary School
Humphries Way, Milton, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB24 6DL |
1.24 miles |
|
Mayfield Primary School
Warwick Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB4 3HN |
1.4 miles |
|
St Luke's CofE Primary School
Frenchs Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB4 3JZ |
1.44 miles |
|
Histon Early Years Centre
New School Road, Cambridge, CB24 9LL |
1.49 miles |
|
Histon and Impington Brook Primary School
The Green, Histon, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB24 9JA |
1.67 miles |
|
Park Street CofE Primary School
Lower Park Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB5 8AR |
1.84 miles |
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Histon and Impington Park Primary School
Glebe Way, Histon, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB24 9AQ |
1.89 miles |
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Fen Ditton Primary School
Horningsea Road, Fen Ditton, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB5 8SZ |
1.94 miles |
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Brunswick Nursery School
Young Street, Cambridge, CB1 2LZ |
1.95 miles |
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St Matthew's Primary School
19 Norfolk Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 2LD |
2.09 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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North Cambridge Academy
Arbury Road, Kings Hedges, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB4 2JF |
0.65 miles |
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The Cavendish School
Park Drive, Impington, CB24 9LY |
1.08 miles |
|
Impington Village College
New Road, Impington, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB24 9LX |
1.15 miles |
|
Castle School, Cambridge
Courtney Way, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB4 2EE |
1.16 miles |
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Cambridge Arts and Sciences (CATS and CSVPA)
1 High Street, Cambridge, CB4 1NQ |
1.2 miles |
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Hope Tree School
Nursery House, Manor Farm, Impington, Cambridgeshire, CB24 9NG |
1.34 miles |
|
Chesterton Community College
Gilbert Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB4 3NY |
1.35 miles |
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Red Balloon Learner Centre - Cambridge
42-44 High Street, Milton, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB24 6DF |
1.37 miles |
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Parkside Community College
Parkside, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 1EH |
2.13 miles |
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Gretton School
Manor Farm Road, Girton, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB3 0RX |
2.21 miles |
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Cardiff Sixth Form College, Cambridge
89 Regent Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 2AW |
2.44 miles |
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King's College School
West Road, Cambridge, CB3 9DN |
2.46 miles |
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Cambridge Maths School
119 Mill Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 2AZ |
2.49 miles |
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Sancton Wood School
|
2.55 miles |
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The Stephen Perse Foundation
|
2.66 miles |
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The Leys School
Trumpington Road, Cambridge, CB2 7AD |
2.68 miles |
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Heritage School
17 - 19 Brookside, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 1JE |
2.7 miles |
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St. Andrew's College Cambridge
13 Station Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 2JB |
2.75 miles |
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Mander Portman Woodward
3-4 Brookside, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 1JE |
2.77 miles |
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St Mary's School
Bateman Street, cambridge, CB2 1LY |
2.8 miles |