• The school is intellectually ambitious and outward looking, and aims to help pupils grow across scholarship, creativity and service.

• Will suit families wanting a substantial all-through day school with strong academics and lots of opportunity.

Admissions at The Perse School should appeal to families seeking a large, academically ambitious Cambridge day school with clear progression from the early years to sixth form. The school should suit parents who want strong intellectual stretch, lots of opportunity and the reassurance of one coherent school journey.

Bursaries and awards are relevant at some points of entry, but the biggest attraction is the school’s academic depth, Cambridge context and breadth of opportunity. Families should ask directly about the current support picture.

The overall picture is confident, high performing and well resourced, with the school centred on broad co-education, serious academics and a clear all-through structure. Parents should still visit because the crucial question is whether the scale and pace feel like a good match for their child.