Cambridge Regional College
Cambridge Regional College is a further education school in Cambridge for pupils aged 14 to 99. The latest Ofsted rating for Cambridge Regional College is Good, from an inspection in March 2023.
Ofsted inspection: March 2023.
| 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 |
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 |
|---|
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.
| 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 |
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St Laurence Catholic Primary School
Arbury Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB4 2JX |
0.66 miles |
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Orchard Park Community Primary School
Ringfort Road, Orchard Park, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB4 2GR |
0.8 miles |
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Shirley Community Primary School
Nuffield Road, Chesterton, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB4 1TF |
0.98 miles |
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Arbury Primary School
Carlton Way, Arbury Primary School, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB4 2DE |
1.01 miles |
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Chesterton Primary School
Green End Road, Chesterton, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB4 1RW |
1.07 miles |
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Milton Road Primary School
Ascham Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB4 2BD |
1.17 miles |
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Milton Church of England Primary School
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1.24 miles |
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Mayfield Primary School
Warwick Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB4 3HN |
1.4 miles |
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St Luke's CofE Primary School
Frenchs Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB4 3JZ |
1.44 miles |
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Histon Early Years Centre
New School Road, Cambridge, CB24 9LL |
1.49 miles |
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Histon and Impington Brook Primary School
The Green, Histon, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB24 9JA |
1.67 miles |
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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 |
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Impington Village College
New Road, Impington, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB24 9LX |
1.15 miles |
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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 |
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Chesterton Community College
Gilbert Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB4 3NY |
1.35 miles |
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1.37 miles |
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Parkside Community College
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2.13 miles |
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2.44 miles |
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King's College School
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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
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2.55 miles |
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The Stephen Perse Foundation
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2.66 miles |
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2.68 miles |
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Heritage School
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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
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2.77 miles |
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What is Cambridge Regional College's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Cambridge Regional College is Good, from an inspection in March 2023.
When was Cambridge Regional College last inspected by Ofsted?
Cambridge Regional College was last inspected in March 2023.
What age range does Cambridge Regional College cover?
Cambridge Regional College for pupils aged 14 to 99.
Where is Cambridge Regional College?
Cambridge Regional College is at Science Park Campus, Kings Hedges Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB4 2QT.