Type Independent school DfE number 873/6045 Phone +44 1223 350615 Gender Mixed-sex education | Headteacher Mr Jason Fletcher DfE URN 135404 Tables Founded 5 September 2007 | |
Established 5 September 2007 (2007-09-05) Location 17 - 19 BrooksideCambridgeCambridgeshireCB2 1JEEngland Similar The Perse Upper School, St Faith's, The Leys School, Sancton Wood School, King's College School | ||
Heritage School, Cambridge is a mixed independent day school for pupils aged 4–16, located in Cambridge in the English county of Cambridgeshire. The school is housed in three Victorian Buildings within walking distance of Cambridge City Centre, close to the University Botanic Gardens, with sports facilities a short distance away. There are approximately 180 pupils, class sizes are small with 16 pupils per class in the Junior school and 18 pupils per class in the Senior school.
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Heritage School has been influenced by the philosophy and practice of noteworthy Victorian educationalist Charlotte Mason the founder of the PNEU movement at the end of the 19th century.
History
Heritage School, Cambridge was founded as a preparatory school in 2007 by Jason Fletcher (Headmaster) and Fiona Fletcher (Director of Studies). They started with 16 pupils and 6 members of staff subletting premises from Sancton Wood School at 19 Brookside. In 2010 swelling numbers necessitated expansion into 18 Brookside. In 2011 the school opened their Senior School and the school now holds an independent lease on 17-19 Brookside having undertaken considerable development work to the interior of the building and to the playground and carpark to the rear of the building.
Academics
19 pupils sat IGCSEs in 2016 in 17 subjects. Pupils ordinarily take 10 subjects. 197 exams were taken overall.
100% of pupils obtained at least five A*-C grades including English, Maths, a Science and a Language.
70% of all exams taken were awarded A* or A.
90% of all exams taken were awarded A*, A or B.
6 of 19 pupils were awarded 10 or more A* or A grades.
3 of 19 pupils were awarded 10 A* grades.
All pupils achieved at least 2 A* or A grades.
Principles
Heritage School, Cambridge states that the school’s Christian ethos lies at the heart of their educational philosophy. Christian beliefs and values are explored in assemblies. Short Scripture readings start the day (a few days a week) to reference both the school’s ethos and cultural heritage. Heritage School welcomes pupils from all backgrounds