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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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2024
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Featured News

The Leys Welcomes a New Senior Deputy Head

The Leys School is delighted to announce the arrival of Mrs Catherine Stevens as the new Senior Deputy Head. Mrs Stevens joins us from The Royal Hospital School, Suffolk, where she spent eight successful years as Deputy Head (Academic). With her extensive experience in both independent boarding and state education, Mrs Stevens brings a wealth […]

The Leys Welcomes a New Senior Deputy Head

The Leys School is delighted to announce the arrival of Mrs Catherine Stevens as the new Senior Deputy Head. Mrs Stevens joins us from The Royal Hospital School, Suffolk, where she spent eight successful years as Deputy Head (Academic). With her extensive experience in both independent boarding and state education, Mrs Stevens brings a wealth […]

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GCSE Results 2024

On Thursday 22 August, the 2024 cohort of Year 11 pupils at The Leys received news of another outstanding set of GCSE results. 71% of all grades received were 9, 8 or 7, 48% were graded 9 or 8, and 27% were graded 9, the highest mark possible. Top performing pupils included Sharon D, Archie […]

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The Leys Celebrates Best Ever A Level Results

On Thursday 15 August, the 2024 cohort of Year 13 pupils at The Leys received the best ever A Level results in the school’s recorded history. More than 23% of all grades achieved were A* and 87% were graded A*-B. The overwhelming majority of Leysians succeeded in securing the grades they needed to go on […]

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