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The Leys is the leading co-educational boarding and day school in Cambridge.

Located in the centre of the university city of Cambridge, we are ideally placed to have such a vibrant, historic and cultural city at our pupils’ doorstep.

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The leading co-educational boarding and day school in Cambridge

Admissions
The Leys is the leading co-educational boarding and day school in Cambridge. Our main entry points are Year 7 (11+), Year 9 (13+) and Lower Sixth (16+). Find out more
Academic
The Leys curriculum is not just about preparation for exams. It is broad and balanced, and the social, intellectual and emotional needs of our pupils drive our educational agenda. Find out more
Pastoral
If each child flourishes in School and beyond, feels nurtured and happy while they are here and goes out into the world a confident and aware adult then The Leys has achieved its Pastoral Aims. Find out more
Wider Curriculum
The Wider Curriculum has traditionally been one of the main pillars upon which a Leysian education is built and is an integral part of the school week for all pupils. Find out more

Celebrating Success

Minerva Prize Winners 2026

In a prizegiving ceremony held on Wednesday 29 April, the third Minerva Prize was awarded to Benji P. Hermione H took second place and Aimie D finished in third. The competition invited pupils to submit essays on a topic of their choosing for consideration by Stephen Hancock, former English teacher at The Leys and the […]

Minerva Prize Winners 2026

In a prizegiving ceremony held on Wednesday 29 April, the third Minerva Prize was awarded to Benji P. Hermione H took second place and Aimie D finished in third. The competition invited pupils to submit essays on a topic of their choosing for consideration by Stephen Hancock, former English teacher at The Leys and the […]

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Sixth Form Team Reach Imperial College Final

Potential Difference, a team of sixth form physicists from The Leys, recently secured a place in the final of Imperial College London’s prestigious Science & Innovation Competition.

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U16 Hockey Association Trophy Victory

The Leys U16A boys were crowned champions after a dramatic and hard-fought final on 23 April, showing resilience, composure and belief to secure victory in a tense encounter.

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