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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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2023
Year 10 and Lower Sixth Pupil Reflections due
5
Tuesday
Dec
2023
Musical Dress Technical Rehearsal 16:30-22:00
5
Tuesday
Dec
2023
FINAL: Inter-House University Challenge
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The Leys is Named East Anglia’s Independent School of the Year

The Leys has been named East Anglia’s Independent School of the Year by The Sunday Times Parent Power Guide 2024. The guide is widely acknowledged as the most authoritative survey of the country’s top schools. As well as an assessment of all academic results on a school-by-school basis, Parent Power enables parents to compare the […]

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The Leys is Named East Anglia’s Independent School of the Year

The Leys has been named East Anglia’s Independent School of the Year by The Sunday Times Parent Power Guide 2024. The guide is widely acknowledged as the most authoritative survey of the country’s top schools. As well as an assessment of all academic results on a school-by-school basis, Parent Power enables parents to compare the […]

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Freya Nets Place in Saracens Mavericks U17 Squad

Year 12 pupil Freya H has been selected as part of the Saracens Mavericks U17 netball squad for the 2023-24 season. Their first match is against Team Bath on 9 December. The Saracens Mavericks are one of the best netball clubs in the country, competing in the UK’s elite competition – The Netball Superleague. Operating […]

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Success for Leysian Mathematicians

In October, 87 pupils took part in this year’s Senior Maths Challenge. Nine received the coveted Gold Award with a special mention going to Kyle Y in Year 12 for being named Best in School. In addition, four of our pupils were invited to sit the Mathematical Olympiad for Girls at the end of September […]

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