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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

Sixth Form Adventure Begins: Year 12 Takes on Challenges at Go Ape

The rain was falling but it didn’t dampen the enthusiasm of the Year 12 students as they arrived to take part in a day of fun at the s...

17
Oct

Year 11-13 GCSE and A Level Drama - London Theatre Trip

On Thursday 2 October we were absolutely thrilled to bring our GCSE and A Level Drama students on the train to London to first take a tour o...

03
Oct

Year 11 Geography Trip to Sheringham

This autumn the Year 11 Geographers visited Sheringham on the North Norfolk coastline.

26
Sep

Physics at Work: Year 10 Visits Cambridge University's Cavendish Labs

On 16 September a group of keen Year 10 physicists visited the brand new Cavendish Labs at the University of Cambridge for their annual Phys...

18
Sep

Clubs Fair Launches a Term of Co-Curricular Exploration

On Friday 5 September, the school hall came alive with our Annual Clubs Fair.

17
Sep

Norfolk Lakes Adventure: Year 7 Tackles Challenges and Builds Resilience

In June 2025, our Year 7 students embarked on an exciting and memorable residential trip to Norfolk Lakes.

16
Sep

Inspiring Visit from John Willis of Power2Inspire

We were delighted to welcome John Willis from Power2Inspire for a special day with our Year 9 students.

15
Sep

Year 9 Gets Hands-On with WWI History

The History department was delighted to welcome back Corporal Knight to meet our new Year 9 Historians and introduce them, via a Living Hist...

12
Sep

Triple Gold for Year 11 Student Maya G at the Dance World Cup

Year 11 student Maya G, a talented dancer, has been crowned a three-time world champion at the prestigious Dance World Cup.

11
Sep

House Update

What a fantastic end to the school year! The Summer Term was filled with brilliant House events and challenges, all culminating in a triumph...

10
Sep

In Memoriam Judith Rosemary Mackenow, LLB (née Lucas) 10.9.49 - 26.7.25

Judith was born in Cambridge and was a pupil at Newnham Croft School and then The Perse School For Girls in the early to mid 1960s.

09
Sep

Exceptional GCSE results achieved by Stephen Perse Cambridge students

GCSE students at Stephen Perse Cambridge are celebrating another year of impressive exam results, with 73.1% of GCSEs graded 7, 8 or 9.

21
Aug

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!