Heritage School
Heritage School is an independent school in Cambridge for pupils aged 4 to 16. It has a Christian religious character. It has 203 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Heritage School is Good, from an inspection in November 2014.
Ofsted inspection: November 2014.
| Type | Independent School / Other independent school |
| Age Range | 4-16 |
| Religion | Christian |
| Address | 17 - 19 Brookside Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB2 1JE |
| Phone | 01223350615 |
| Reference Number | 135404 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 203 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 53.2%
Girls: 46.8% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 2 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 3 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 4 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 5 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 6 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 7 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 8 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 9 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 10 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 11 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
Heritage School is performing well, with all independent school standards now met following a thorough inspection. The school has made significant progress since its last inspection in January 2012, effectively addressing previous regulatory failures related to pupils' development and premises compliance. The educational environment promotes a strong understanding of British values and encourages critical thinking among students, fostering discussions on various political and social issues. Parents express high satisfaction with the school's environment and the opportunities provided for their children to engage in debates and civic understanding.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 25 Sep 2014 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 25 Sep 2014 | Monitoring inspection |
| 18 Jan 2012 | Standard inspection: |
Strengths
- Strong progression in personal, social and health education programs.
- Effective enrichment programs for citizenship education.
- Pupils actively discuss varied ideologies and understand different viewpoints.
- Good engagement of parents in school activities and discussions.
- Compliance with all independent school standards and safety regulations.
In 2025–26, 19.7% of pupils at Heritage School were on SEN support (nationally 18.4%) and 0.0% had an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 7.9%).
Source: Department for Education, Special educational needs in England (the 2025–26 school census). SEN support is extra help in school without an EHC plan. National figures are for all state-funded independent school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.
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What is Heritage School's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Heritage School is Good, from an inspection in November 2014.
When was Heritage School last inspected by Ofsted?
Heritage School was last inspected in November 2014.
How many pupils does Heritage School have?
Heritage School has 203 pupils on roll.
What age range does Heritage School cover?
Heritage School for pupils aged 4 to 16.
Where is Heritage School?
Heritage School is at 17 - 19 Brookside, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 1JE.