Open Independent Mixed

The Perse School

Hills Road, CB2 8QF
1,735 Pupils
1,790 Capacity
3–18 Age Range
— FSM %
915 Boys
820 Girls
About The Perse School

The Perse School is a Not applicable Independent schools serving and the surrounding area in Cambridgeshire. The school for pupils aged 3–18 is part of the East of England region.

It has 1,735 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,790. Current headteacher: Edward Elliott.

Information on The Perse School is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details
Establishment Type Other independent school
Type Group Independent schools
Phase of Education Not applicable
Status Open
Local Authority Cambridgeshire
Region East of England
Administrative District Cambridge
Parliamentary Constituency South Cambridgeshire
Ward Queen Edith's
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
SEN (Statutory / Non-stat) 0 / 315
Inspectorate ISI
Opened 30-09-1980
UKPRN 10008422
URN 110923
Data Last Updated 03-03-2026
Frequently Asked Questions
The Perse School is a Other independent school (group: Independent schools) in , Cambridgeshire.
The Perse School has 1,735 pupils, with a capacity of 1,790.
The Perse School caters for pupils aged 3 to 18.
The Headteacher at The Perse School is Mr Edward Elliott.
The Perse School is at Hills Road, Cambridge, CB2 8QF, in the Cambridgeshire local authority, East of England.
Sixth form at The Perse School: Has a sixth form.
The Perse School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Edward Elliott
Hills Road, Cambridge, CB2 8QF
Location
Quick Summary
URN 110923
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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