Open Other Secondary Mixed

North Cambridge Academy

Arbury Road, Cambridge, CB4 2JF
Part of: MERIDIAN TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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North Cambridge Academy
Cambridge, CB4 2JF
689 Pupils
750 Capacity
11–16 Age Range
49.90% FSM %
354 Boys
335 Girls
About North Cambridge Academy

North Cambridge Academy is an Academies for pupils aged 11–16 based in Cambridgeshire, East of England. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 689 pupils on roll. School capacity: 750. Current headteacher: Jane Driver.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Cambridgeshire or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy sponsor led
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Cambridgeshire
Region East of England
Administrative District Cambridge
Parliamentary Constituency Cambridge
Ward West Chesterton
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor MERIDIAN TRUST
Opened 01-09-2013
UKPRN 10041582
URN 139401
Data Last Updated 16-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (10)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Alison Taylor Chair of Local Governing Body 12/03/2015 11/03/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Amanda Cooper Local Governor 29/06/2023 28/06/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Lesley Daniel Local Governor 15/11/2024 14/11/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Jane Driver Local Governor 01/09/2023 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Richard Girvan Local Governor 16/03/2022 15/03/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Dale Gregory Local Governor 16/03/2022 04/04/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Rachel Hawkes Local Governor 20/11/2023 19/11/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Louisa Meynell Local Governor 15/05/2017 14/05/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Sarah Schechter Local Governor 12/12/2023 11/12/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Joanna Thomson Local Governor 12/11/2025 11/11/2029 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Schools Nearby
Colleges Nursery School
0.17 km • Cambridge
Other
The Grove Primary School
0.25 km • Cambridge
Other
Arbury Primary School
0.72 km • Cambridge
Other
Kings Hedges Primary School
0.73 km • Cambridge
Other
King's Hedges Nursery School
0.73 km • Cambridge
Other
OA - Cambridge
0.77 km • Cambridge
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
North Cambridge Academy is a Academy sponsor led (group: Academies) in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire.
North Cambridge Academy has 689 pupils, with a capacity of 750.
North Cambridge Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
The admissions policy at North Cambridge Academy is: Non-selective.
The Principal at North Cambridge Academy is Miss Jane Driver.
North Cambridge Academy is at Arbury Road, Kings Hedges, Cambridge, CB4 2JF, in the Cambridgeshire local authority, East of England.
Sixth form at North Cambridge Academy: Does not have a sixth form.
North Cambridge Academy is currently open.
Contact
Principal
Miss Jane Driver
Arbury Road, Kings Hedges, Cambridge, CB4 2JF
01223491500
www.northcambridgeacademy.org/
Location
CB4 2JF  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 139401
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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