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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 9 Girls Cricket Festival at The Leys
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Celebrating Success

School Nurses Raise Funds for EAAA

On Saturday 7 June, School Nurses Skyler Moulder, Anna Webb, Georgie McMahon, Lauren Roberts, and Debs Thain successfully completed the East Anglia Air Ambulance (EAAA) Trek 24 event, raising more than £3,000 and becoming the top fundraising group across all EAAA Treks in 2025. They took part in memory of Graham Chapman, our School Porter […]

School Nurses Raise Funds for EAAA

On Saturday 7 June, School Nurses Skyler Moulder, Anna Webb, Georgie McMahon, Lauren Roberts, and Debs Thain successfully completed the East Anglia Air Ambulance (EAAA) Trek 24 event, raising more than £3,000 and becoming the top fundraising group across all EAAA Treks in 2025. They took part in memory of Graham Chapman, our School Porter […]

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150 Years: A Leysian Journey

We are delighted to announce the publication of our 150 anniversary commemorative magazine, 150 Years: A Leysian Journey 1875-2025. This 80-page project features spotlights on dozens of Leysians throughout the decades. It has been a real labour of love for the Development team, ably assisted by expert Leysian historian John Harding. Editor Liz Walden explained: […]

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James Signs Professional Contract

James P, Upper Sixth pupil at The Leys, has signed his first professional contract with the Premiership rugby team Northampton Saints. This milestone comes after representing England U18 in the Six Nations this year, earning caps for England U19, and leading The Leys to victory in the Uppingham Sevens tournament earlier this term. James joined […]

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