Our Special Location

Here at The Leys we aim to take full advantage of every opportunity the city of Cambridge has to offer. Cambridge is one of England’s most historic and cultural cities, and its university ranks amongst the best in the world.

It is also a centre of innovation and development, and has risen to be the UK’s leading technology and biotechnology cluster. This gives pupils at The Leys unparalleled opportunities to hear leading figures speak on matters from biotechnology to astronomy and cultural affairs.

Across all subject areas we maintain strong links with academics in the University. We arrange regular trips to its academic departments and host world-renowned guest speakers in our own Great Hall. We regularly arrange for postgraduates to mentor our brightest Sixth Formers in areas of special, individual academic interest, offering a level of mentoring and support which goes beyond the confines of A Level exam specifications. Many of our sports teams benefit from joining in the inter-collegiate sports competitions, our Chapel Choir regularly sings Choral Evensong in the stunning settings of College Chapels, often performing collaboratively with the choirs of those Colleges, and our annual Leavers’ Ball takes place at Queens’ College, a mere five-minute walk through the meadows and along the river.

There are hundreds of acres of green space (it is one of the UK’s greenest cities) and a lively, year-round calendar of cultural events, rivalling London in its diversity and breadth. The number of concerts taking place in iconic settings, not to mention the range of stage productions across Cambridge, provide a wealth of opportunities and a unique experience for Leys pupils. More information detailing the school’s links with the university can be found in the CamEx brochure below.

Add to this its proximity to the capital and excellent transport links (just 50 minutes from London and within easy reach of all London’s international airports) and you can see why Cambridge is viewed as one of the best places to study and live in the UK.