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School profile
Verified 17 August 2026
Heritage School is a private secondary-stage school in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, with a published age range of 4-16.
Private school Co-ed Ages 4-16 No sixth form listed No boarders
- Application ?
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 4-16
- ISI ?
- Standards met
- Boarding ?
- No boarders
Heritage School
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Key facts
- Sector
- Private school
- Gender
- Mixed
- Application ?
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 4-16
- Boarding ?
- No boarders
- Route check
- Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
- ISI ?
- Standards met
Overview
Overview
Three Victorian houses around Brookside and nearby Panton Hall give Heritage its particular Cambridge shape. Founded in 2007 as a one-form-entry Christian foundation, it now takes children from 4 to 16; Panton Hall accommodates assemblies, examinations, drama and enrichment. Charlotte Mason's thinking remains central, with close attention, self-education and lived experience informing the daily work.
Whole books, attentive listening and narration are characteristic classroom practices. Cambridge itself becomes part of the curriculum through the Botanical Gardens, the Fitzwilliam Museum, nature walks and local sports facilities. Older pupils use a purpose-built science room, library, art provision and drama hall, alongside I/GCSE study, trips, outdoor education and activities beyond lessons.
Visits and direct enquiries begin the admissions route. Means-tested bursaries are available, with temporary support also possible for current pupils facing unexpected financial difficulty. The combination of whole-book teaching, narration and a small group of historic buildings makes this a distinctive non-boarding 4-16 education.
Key points
Key points
- Assessment route
- Applications are made directly to the school. Check the school's own admissions pages for registration dates, entrance assessment stages, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
- Places and demand
- Published Year 7 place numbers and applicant-per-place data are not included in GIAS for this private-school seed profile.
- Catchment
- Private-school eligibility is not controlled by the local-authority grammar catchment model; check boarding, day-pupil, transport and any sibling or faith rules on the school site.
- Results
- 0% grade 5+ in English and maths and 28 Attainment 8
GCSE benchmark
Latest 2024/25 KS4 measures compared with Cambridgeshire and England.
School Local authority England
- Attainment 8
- 28
- Grade 5+ English and maths
- 0%
- EBacc APS
- 1.50
- EBacc entry
- 0%
Attainment 8 trend
Recent published Attainment 8 scores compared with Cambridgeshire and England.
School Local authority England
School details
School details
- Sector
- Private school
- School type
- Other independent school
- Funding
- Independent fee-paying
- Application
- Apply direct to school
- Gender
- Mixed
- Age range
- 4-16
- Head Teacher
- Mr Jason Fletcher
- Pupil roll
- 203 pupils
- Sixth form
- No
Location and contact
Location and contact
Address
- Address
- 17 - 19 Brookside, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
- Postcode
- CB2 1JE
- Area
- Cambridgeshire
School leadership
- Head Teacher
- Mr Jason Fletcher
School contact
- School phone
- 01223350615
Admissions contact
- Admissions team
- Admissions
- Admissions phone
- 01223350615
Admissions
Admissions
- Application route
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 4-16
- Gender
- Mixed
- Boarding
- No boarders
- Day fees
- Check school fees page
- Scholarships and bursaries
- Check school site
- Entrance details
- Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.
- Admissions note
- GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.
GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.
Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
Oversubscription and eligibility
Use the official admissions policy for the current priority order and eligibility rules.
Exam and test format
Exam and test format
Entrance route and assessment
Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.
- Assessment route
- Apply direct to school
Application
Application
How to apply
- 1
Apply direct to the school
Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.
Check school admissions
Results
Results
Attainment snapshot
- Attainment 8 ?
- 28 Attainment 8
- GCSE results
- 0% grade 4+ in English and maths
- Grade 5+ English and maths ?
- 0% grade 5+ in English and maths
- EBacc average point score ?
- 1.50 EBacc APS
Inspection
Inspection
Standards met
Latest inspection: 23 April 2024
- Leadership, management and governance
- Standards met
- Quality of education, training and recreation
- Standards met
- Physical and mental health and emotional wellbeing
- Standards met
- Social and economic education and contribution to society
- Standards met
- Safeguarding
- Standards met
Quick summary
- Latest ISI report: Routine Inspections 2024 records an inspection beginning 23 April 2024. The report says the relevant standards were met.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How does Heritage School handle admissions?
Heritage School handles applications directly. Check the school website for registration dates, entrance assessments, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
How do I apply to Heritage School?
1. Apply direct to the school: Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.
When are the key dates for Heritage School?
Use the school admissions page to confirm registration, assessment, interview and offer dates.
What does the latest inspection picture look like for Heritage School?
Heritage School is currently rated Standards met following the latest published inspection dated 23 April 2024.