Ofsted school ratings in Cambridgeshire
In Cambridgeshire (East of England), 110 of 126 graded state-funded schools are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — a Good-or-Outstanding rate of 87.3%. That is 0.1 percentage points above the England-wide rate of 87.2%, based on Ofsted’s management information as at 31 May 2026.
- Good or Outstanding
- 87.3%
- England 87.2%
- Outstanding
- 7
- Good
- 103
- Requires improvement
- 13
- Inadequate
- 3
- Graded schools
- 126
- rank 89/145
Ofsted overall-effectiveness grades in Cambridgeshire (31 May 2026)
| Grade | Schools in Cambridgeshire | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Outstanding | 7 | 5.6% |
| Good | 103 | 81.7% |
| Requires improvement | 13 | 10.3% |
| Inadequate | 3 | 2.4% |
The Good-or-Outstanding rate is derived from these real counts as (Outstanding + Good) ÷ all graded schools. Schools last inspected on or after 1 September 2024 carry no overall-effectiveness grade and are excluded, per Ofsted’s published methodology.
By school phase in Cambridgeshire
| Phase | Outstanding | Good | RI | Inadequate | Good+Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary | 2 | 87 | 8 | 2 | 89.9% |
| Secondary | 3 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 80.0% |
| Special | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 50.0% |
Areas with a similar Good-or-Outstanding rate
- Nottingham87.8%
- Gloucestershire87.7%
- Nottinghamshire87.3%
- Redcar and Cleveland87.1%
- North Yorkshire87.0%
- Cheshire East87.0%
Frequently asked questions
- How many schools in Cambridgeshire are rated Good or Outstanding?
- 110 of 126 graded state-funded schools in Cambridgeshire hold an Ofsted overall-effectiveness grade of Good or Outstanding — a Good-or-Outstanding rate of 87.3%. That figure is derived from Ofsted's real inspection counts as at 31 May 2026. Across England the rate is 87.2%.
- How many Outstanding schools does Cambridgeshire have?
- Cambridgeshire has 7 schools rated Outstanding and 103 rated Good, out of 126 graded state-funded schools, according to Ofsted management information as at 31 May 2026.
- Are there any Inadequate schools in Cambridgeshire?
- 3 state-funded schools are rated Inadequate in Cambridgeshire, and 13 rated Requires improvement, out of 126 graded schools (Ofsted, as at 31 May 2026).
- What is the Good-or-Outstanding rate for primary and secondary schools in Cambridgeshire?
- By phase in Cambridgeshire: 89.9% of 99 primary schools; 80.0% of 15 secondary schools; 50.0% of 6 special schools are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted (as at 31 May 2026).
- How does Cambridgeshire compare with the rest of England for school ratings?
- Cambridgeshire ranks 89 of 145 English local authorities (those with at least 20 graded schools) by Ofsted Good-or-Outstanding rate, at 87.3% versus the England-wide 87.2% (as at 31 May 2026).
Reference period: latest inspections as at 31 May 2026 (Ofsted management information, published 2026-06-18). Source: Ofsted — State-funded school inspections and outcomes: management information. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. © Ofsted. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.