The Perse School is a co-educational day school for children aged 3-18, offering a wide-ranging curriculum and excellent pastoral care to develop caring, well-balanced pupils.
Independent co-ed all-through school in Cambridgeshire for ages 3–18. Selective entry.
The Perse School encourages pupils to aim high, love learning, and care for one another and the environment, fostering emotional intelligence and wellbeing.
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| Year | Opens | Closes | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | 1 Sept 2025 | 31 Mar 2026 | Closed |
| Fri, 26 Jun 2026 | Upper School Summer Open Event | Open Morning |
| Sat, 26 Sept 2026 | Upper School Autumn Open Event | Open Morning |
| Sat, 26 Sept 2026 | Sixth Form Open Event | Open Evening |
| Sat, 7 Nov 2026 | Year 2 taster morning at The Perse Prep | Taster Day |
“Each form has two tutors, there are peer listeners, anti- bullying ambassadors and a team of counsellors.”
Pastoral care, inclusivity & disciplineThis is a big school and a lot of effort has been put into ensuring the pupils don’t get lost pastorally. Each form has two tutors, there are peer listeners, anti- bullying ambassadors and a team of counsellors. Even the youngest children have Mobile phone policy A clear mobile...
Pupils are organised into houses for pastoral and competitive life.
2 inspection reports on file.
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Independent co-ed all-through school in Cambridgeshire for ages 3–18. Selective entry.
Admissions are selective — expect an entrance assessment at the relevant entry point. Plan tutoring or familiarisation early. See the admissions timeline above for confirmed dates.
Yes — see the Fees table further down the page. Add extras (uniform, trips, lunches, music tuition, registration fees) on top of the base figure before budgeting.
SEND provision isn't documented in our profile. If your child has identified needs, contact admissions early to discuss capacity.
11 upcoming open days or tours — see the admissions timeline. Booking is usually required.
email at admissions@perse.co.uk or phone on 01223 403800. Reference your child's age and intended entry year in the first message.
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