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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

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Year 10 Play Technical Rehearsal 13:00 – 18:00
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2025
Lower Sixth Parents’ Evening (online only) 17:30-20:00
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Featured News

Promotional Film Launched

We are thrilled to announce the release of our new promotional film, which premiered at the launch event for our 150 anniversary celebrations. Though brief, this film beautifully showcases the joyous, generous, and powerful spirit of our school. It highlights our diverse and vibrant community, where there’s always something happening, yet we remain small and […]

Promotional Film Launched

We are thrilled to announce the release of our new promotional film, which premiered at the launch event for our 150 anniversary celebrations. Though brief, this film beautifully showcases the joyous, generous, and powerful spirit of our school. It highlights our diverse and vibrant community, where there’s always something happening, yet we remain small and […]

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Noah Launches Fashion Brand

We are excited to share the remarkable achievements of Year 11 pupil, Noah R, who has successfully launched and grown his own fashion brand, Pintilie. Noah has long had a love of fashion and co-founded the brand with his friend Antonio, who he met whilst running the social media for a trainer store in Cambridge. […]

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Return to Pitlochry

On the evening of Thursday 23 January, we premiered Return to Pitlochry as part of our 150 anniversary celebrations. The documentary film focuses on the evacuation of Leysians to Pitlochry, Scotland in the 1940s, following three Old Leysians on a nostalgic and uplifting journey as they retrace the wartime footsteps of their fathers. More than 80 Old […]

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