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Who we are

The Stephen Perse Foundation is a family of schools in Cambridge, Madingley and Saffron Walden educating boys and girls aged 1 to 18.

By recognising our pupils as individuals - with unique hopes, talents and ambitions - we unlock their true potential.

We enjoy learning for its own sake. Our teachers ignite curiosity, encourage critical thinking and creativity. By learning to think for themselves our pupils go on to achieve exceptional results. But for us, education is not just about grades. It is about strength of character, a sense of social responsibility, learning to innovate, communicate and collaborate. 

Education needs to prepare youngsters for life beyond tests, exams and certificates. Our pupils gain an exceptional skill-set, one that prepares them for life in tomorrow's world. They leave us ready to make their mark and achieve their dreams.

Headline News

Maths Week Inspires Young Minds at Cambridge Junior School

Cambridge Junior School has enjoyed a fantastic Maths Week filled with fun, challenges, and inspiring speakers. Our Year 6 pupils took the l...

14
Apr

Raspberry Pi CEO Inspires Students ​​​​​​​

Year 13 Student Rohan tells us all about the visit by Raspberry Pi CEO, Phillip Colligan.

07
Apr

Sixth Form Boarding Students Enjoy Action-Packed Day at Grafham Water

Sam Thomas, Graduate Resident Assistant, tells us all about the Sixth Form Boarding students trip to Grafham Water.

31
Mar

Dan McGolpin, Director of BBC iPlayer and Channels, Inspires Students

Year 12 student Dillon tells us all about the talk by Dan McGolpin, Director of BBC iPlayer and Channels.

10
Mar

Top Grades Awarded for Impressive EPQ Projects

We are thrilled to announce that 22 Year 13 students achieved the top grade of A* in their Extended Project Qualification (EPQ)!

25
Feb

Students Lead Successful Cambridge Model United Nations Event

Nearly 300 students participated in this year’s Cambridge Model United Nations (CamMUN) simulation hosted by Stephen Perse Cambridge f...

18
Feb

Stephen Perse Cambridge Students in Demand by Top Universities

Year 13 students at Stephen Perse Cambridge Sixth Form are celebrating receiving offers to study at globally renowned education institutions...

11
Feb

Why Cambridge for Your Child's Schooling?

You could be forgiven for assuming that Cambridge is just a smaller version of London, or any other large cosmopolitan city.  But you w...

06
Feb

Students Achieve Top Marks in British Physics Olympiad

Year 13 students Rohan and George have achieved remarkable success in the British Physics Olympiad (BPhO) Round 1, earning Top Gold awards a...

30
Jan

Stephen Perse Cambridge Celebrates 144 Years with Hyacinth Tradition

Every year since 1967, a special birthday hyacinth has been presented to mark our school's birthday.

17
Jan

Paralympian Inspires Pupils at Dame Bradbury’s

Pupils at Dame Bradbury’s recently enjoyed a guest talk from Paralympian gold medallist, Laura Sugar MBE.

10
Jan

Stephen Perse Cambridge Student on Target to Become Olympic Archer

Eva D, a thirteen-year-old Stephen Perse Cambridge student, has been selected to join Archery GB’s Youth National Talent Development P...

06
Jan

Our approach to learning

As you may expect, we offer great facilities and one-to-one attention from brilliant teachers. What makes us different is the way we encourage young people to think: independently, analytically, logically, creatively and imaginatively – in an unusually friendly, relaxed atmosphere.

Today's young learners will go on to shape tomorrow's world. We believe that is our responsibility as educators and parents to equip them with the tools they need to make their mark, whatever future they choose.

Through our forward-thinking vision for education and our broad, creative curriculum we foster a global outlook and a sense of social responsibility, valuing individuality and independent thought. We empower our pupils to succeed in tomorrow's world and the workplace of the future.

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    Outer circle

    We prepare young people to blaze a trail in whatever field they choose. They leave us equipped with a breadth of skills, ready to become responsible global citizens.

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    Learning Segment

    We group our subjects together into six curriculum areas. We teach subjects in an integrated way, because the future belongs to those who can think way beyond narrow subject boundaries.

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    Learning to think

    Education is not just about imparting knowledge. It’s about teaching young people how to think for themselves: critically, creatively and collaboratively.

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    Developing Character

    Fostering a secure bedrock of self-esteem and a sure moral compass is essential preparation for a future in a complex world.

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    Our Learners

    Our schools are small enough to ensure that each learner is known. By placing our learners at the centre of our approach, we create an education that allows individuality to flourish.

Want to find out more? Come and see us in action!