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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.

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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

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Our Latest Articles

Noah T Signs Contract with Essex

Year 13 pupil Noah T has signed a rookie summer contract with Essex County Cricket Club. Noah has been part of the Essex Academy since 2021 and is an all-rounder, who opens both the batting and bowling for the current U18s side. He enjoyed a memorable 2022 season scoring over 850 runs at an average […]

Noah T Signs Contract with Essex

Year 13 pupil Noah T has signed a rookie summer contract with Essex County Cricket Club. Noah has been part of the Essex Academy since 2021 and is an all-rounder, who opens both the batting and bowling for the current U18s side. He enjoyed a memorable 2022 season scoring over 850 runs at an average […]

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First Minerva Prize at The Leys

In a prizegiving ceremony held on Thursday 11 May, the first Minerva Prize was awarded to Year 13 pupil Ben TB. Year 12 pupil Joshua W took second place and Jess N, also in Year 12, finished in third. The competition invited pupils to submit essays on a topic of their choosing to be judged […]

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Oscar Gains Scholarship to RCMJD

Year 11 pupil, Oscar S, has been offered a place on the prestigious Royal College of Music (RCM) Junior Department to play tenor and bass trombone. The offer also includes a scholarship for bass trombone, which means that these lessons will be provided free of charge. The offer was made after a successful audition in […]

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