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The Leys is the leading co-educational boarding and day school in Cambridge.

Located in the centre of the university city of Cambridge, we are ideally placed to have such a vibrant, historic and cultural city at our pupils’ doorstep.

About Us

The leading co-educational boarding and day school in Cambridge

Admissions
The Leys is the only co-educational boarding and day school in Cambridge. Our main entry points are Year 7 (11+), Year 9 (13+) and Lower Sixth (16+). Find out more
Academic
The Leys curriculum is not just about preparation for exams. It is broad and balanced, and the social, intellectual and emotional needs of our pupils drive our educational agenda. Find out more
Pastoral
If each child flourishes in School and beyond, feels nurtured and happy while they are here and goes out into the world a confident and aware adult then The Leys has achieved its Pastoral Aims. Find out more
Wider Curriculum
The Wider Curriculum has traditionally been one of the main pillars upon which a Leysian education is built and is an integral part of the school week for all pupils. Find out more

Celebrating Success

The Leys Achieves Its Highest-Ever National Ranking

We are thrilled to share that The Leys School has been ranked 67th among top independent schools and 84th among all independent and maintained schools in the UK in this year’s Sunday Times Parent Power guide, our highest position on record. We are proud to be the top ranked co-educational boarding and day school in […]

The Leys Achieves Its Highest-Ever National Ranking

We are thrilled to share that The Leys School has been ranked 67th among top independent schools and 84th among all independent and maintained schools in the UK in this year’s Sunday Times Parent Power guide, our highest position on record. We are proud to be the top ranked co-educational boarding and day school in […]

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Les Misérables at The Leys

As we bring our 150 anniversary year to a close, The Leys marked the occasion with an extraordinary achievement: a sold-out, four-night run of Les Misérables from 3 to 6 December 2025. Celebrated as one of the greatest musicals of all time, this ambitious whole-school production united more than 70 pupils from every year group, […]

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Pupils Excel at UKMT Challenge

Five pupils from The Leys have been recognised for their participation in this year’s UK Mathematics Trust (UKMT) challenges. The UKMT is a charitable organisation that offers opportunities for young people across the UK to engage with mathematics through a range of national competitions.

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2025
Christmas Holidays
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Dec
2025
Senior School Ski Trip (Y11-Y13) – Les Deux Alpes
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Dec
2025
Junior Ski Trip to Altenmarkt, Austria
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