The Leys School Reviews & FAQs
Are you considering The Leys School for your child? We have put together a number of frequently asked questions (FAQs) about the school to help you.
Reviews of The Leys School
If you are looking for a rigorous independent review of The Leys School for prospective parents, you should read the most recent inspection report (details below), undertaken by a team of trained education inspectors from the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI). Attain does not write 'school reviews' as we offer facts and not opinions. Discover why 'school reviews' can be so unhelpful for prospective parents in the chapter 'Unhelpful influences' in the Attain Guide 2025, widely praised by Heads for its approach and the advice it offers to parents.
Frequently asked questions about The Leys School
Where is The Leys School?
The Leys School is in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire. The school's address is: Trumpington Road, Cambridge, CB2 7AD.
Is The Leys School for boys or girls?
The Leys School is a Coed school.
What type of school is The Leys School?
The Leys School is a Senior school offering Day & Boarding places for approximately 500 pupils.
What age do girls join The Leys School?
Girls can join the school from through until 18 years.
What age do girls join The Leys School?
Girls can join the school from 11 through until 18 years.
What age do girls join The Leys School
The Leys School is for boys only.
What age do boys join The Leys School?
Boys can join the school from through until 18 years.
What age do boys join The Leys School?
Boys can join the school from 11 through until 18 years.
What age do boys join The Leys School
The Leys School is for girls only.
Who is the Headmaster of The Leys School?
Martin Priestley is the Headmaster. Read more about Martin Priestley.
Who owns The Leys School?
The school is a registered charity managed by trustees. Read more about the charity structure and how it is run on the Charity Commission website. Read more about the governance of The Leys School.
When was The Leys School inspected?
The Leys School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) on behalf of the Department for Education. Routine inspections take place once every three years. Read the inspection reports for The Leys School
Which schools are the main destinations for The Leys School leavers?
Pupils from The Leys School go on to a number of senior schools including:
Who are the main feeder schools for The Leys School?
'Feeder' schools for The Leys School include:
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