Open Independent Mixed

The Stephen Perse Foundation

Union Road, CB2 1HF
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The Stephen Perse Foundation
, CB2 1HF
1,624 Pupils
2,000 Capacity
2–21 Age Range
— FSM %
795 Boys
829 Girls
About The Stephen Perse Foundation

The Stephen Perse Foundation is a mixed-gender Independent schools located in , Cambridgeshire, in the East of England region of England for pupils aged 2–21. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 1,624 pupils on roll. School capacity: 2,000. Current headteacher: Richard Girvan.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

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 Cambridge
Ward Market
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Selective
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders Boarding school
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
SEN (Statutory / Non-stat) 4 / 152
Inspectorate ISI
Opened 30-09-1980
UKPRN 10008423
URN 110924
Data Last Updated 16-03-2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Stephen Perse Foundation is a Other independent school (group: Independent schools) in , Cambridgeshire.
The Stephen Perse Foundation has 1,624 pupils, with a capacity of 2,000.
The Stephen Perse Foundation caters for pupils aged 2 to 21.
The admissions policy at The Stephen Perse Foundation is: Selective.
The Headteacher at The Stephen Perse Foundation is Mr Richard Girvan.
The Stephen Perse Foundation is at Union Road, Cambridge, CB2 1HF, in the Cambridgeshire local authority, East of England.
Sixth form at The Stephen Perse Foundation: Has a sixth form.
The Stephen Perse Foundation is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Richard Girvan
Union Road, Cambridge, CB2 1HF
01223454700
www.stephenperse.com
Location
CB2 1HF  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 110924
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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