Cambridge Maths School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 20 April 2026

Students are highly motivated and passionate about mathematics. They are proud of being students at Cambridge Maths School. They rarely miss school. They appreciate highly the academic challenge staff and students at the school provide. Students enjoy the constant debate and discussion in lessons. Students make excellent progress and achieve very highly in examinations. Students relish the extensive wider opportunities available to them at the school. They enjoy new challenges and pushing themselves both academically and socially. Students run a wide range of clubs and social activities. Students' participation in the extensive range of external competitions across all subjects is extremely high, with students participating in mathematics challenges and subject olympiads. Students undertake valuable activities in their local community. Students are keen to be involved in the school and the university's outreach work. Students provide mathematics tutoring for children in local schools. They support science sessions run with Cambridge University outreach teams. Through these activities, students develop a keen understanding of social responsibility. Staff ensure that students look after their health and well-being. Students take part in sporting activities. Leaders carefully consider the sports they offer to meet the individual needs of their students, such as lawn games and walking. Students build friendships and develop a love of new sports such as squash and ultimate frisbee. Leaders celebrate diversity and ensure that students understand the importance of protected characteristics. Leaders organise for guest speakers to discuss inclusive language. They learn about topics such as the impact of bystanders when considering discrimination and how to challenge unfair behaviour. Students value the supportive community feel of the school, where everyone knows each other. Students have not experienced bullying or harassment. Staff nurture this culture through their collaborative teaching approach, team building activities and challenges which students complete.

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