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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 leading 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

Prefects for 2026-27 Announced

Congratulations to our newly appointed Prefects for 2026–27, announced at an assembly on 26 June by Head of The Leys, Dr Ives. A special mention goes to our new Heads of School, Nico C and Eliza RB, who will lead the team, and to their Deputies, Lucas M and Heidi B, who will assist them […]

Prefects for 2026-27 Announced

Congratulations to our newly appointed Prefects for 2026–27, announced at an assembly on 26 June by Head of The Leys, Dr Ives. A special mention goes to our new Heads of School, Nico C and Eliza RB, who will lead the team, and to their Deputies, Lucas M and Heidi B, who will assist them […]

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Celebrating Royal and Parliamentary Leadership

The Leys School, Cambridge has been selected to appear in a new publication entitled Monarchy and Democracy: A History of Leadership. An official History of Parliament project, the landmark book is being produced in partnership with leading publisher St James’s House and will be launched on 9 June 2026 in the grounds of Westminster Abbey, […]

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The Leys and St Faith’s to Merge

The Leys School and St Faith’s School in the heart of Cambridge are set to become a single co-educational school from September 2028. The two schools – which have been part of the same foundation since 1938 – are merging to offer a seamless all-through educational journey from Early Years to Sixth Form. Under the […]

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