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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.

About Us

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

Foundation Acquires St Faith’s Campus

The Leys and St Faith’s Schools Foundation has taken an important step in securing its long-term future through the acquisition of the leasehold interest in the St Faith’s campus, to now own the freehold. This purchase represents a significant milestone as the Foundation progresses towards becoming a fully integrated through-school, creating a seamless educational journey […]

Foundation Acquires St Faith’s Campus

The Leys and St Faith’s Schools Foundation has taken an important step in securing its long-term future through the acquisition of the leasehold interest in the St Faith’s campus, to now own the freehold. This purchase represents a significant milestone as the Foundation progresses towards becoming a fully integrated through-school, creating a seamless educational journey […]

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From Pupil to Mentor: Alex Supports Shakespeare Workshops

Earlier this month, Year 6 pupils at Great Abington Primary School presented a performance of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, bringing to a close a series of drama workshops led by The Leys. Among those supporting the programme was Upper Sixth pupil Alex K.

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A Vision for the New School

What happens when you bring together pupils from The Leys and St Faith’s to talk about the future? In a new film, pupils from both schools joined Dr Clare Ives and Dr Crispin Hyde-Dunn for an open conversation about the exciting opportunities created by bringing our communities together as one all-through school. The discussion explored […]

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Sunday
Nov
2026
Senior Play Rehearsal 12.30pm – 6pm
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Sunday
Nov
2026
Surgical Skills Workshop, Great Hall, 12pm – 5pm
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Monday
Nov
2026
Curiosity Week for Year 9
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