School Overview
Founded in 1976, St Andrew’s College Cambridge is the oldest tutorial college in the city and
a proud member of the BBSN. We are accredited by OFSTED and the Independent Schools
Association (ISA). As a specialist boarding school for students aged 15–21, we offer an academically rigorous and highly personalised education in the heart of central Cambridge. The College is also an official examination centre for GCSEs, A-Levels, EPQ, and British Olympiad assessments.
• Offers Pre-A, Pre-IB, 1-Year GCSE, A-Level, and University Foundation courses.
• Flexible one-term academic programme available with September, January, or
April intakes.
• Small class sizes (approx. 8 students per class) for personalised academic support.
• En-suite boarding accommodation (single/twin) and homestay options for students aged 16+.
• Access to University of Cambridge libraries, sports centre, public lectures, and laboratories.
• Daily academic mentoring and university preparation with Cambridge University PhD
student tutors.
• Visits to leading Cambridge cultural sites including the Fitzwilliam Museum, Zoology
Museum, and Botanical Garden.
• Over 30 extracurricular clubs and monthly school trips to enrich the student experience.
• Merit-based scholarships available up to 35% tuition reduction.
• Part of Dukes Education, offering enhanced university preparation via Dukes Plus:
-The Medic Portal (Medical school preparation)
-The Lawyer Portal (Law school preparation)
-Oxbridge Applications (Oxford and Cambridge preparation)
-A-List Education (Ivy League preparation)
• Over 55% of A-Level students receive offers from G5 universities (including
Cambridge University).
• 100% university progression success for Foundation students — 84% placed at
Russell Group universities (excl Art Foundation students who mainly progress to UAL including Central Saint Martins).
• True integration with the Cambridge academic ecosystem — lectures, labs, and academic immersion.
a proud member of the BBSN. We are accredited by OFSTED and the Independent Schools
Association (ISA). As a specialist boarding school for students aged 15–21, we offer an academically rigorous and highly personalised education in the heart of central Cambridge. The College is also an official examination centre for GCSEs, A-Levels, EPQ, and British Olympiad assessments.
• Offers Pre-A, Pre-IB, 1-Year GCSE, A-Level, and University Foundation courses.
• Flexible one-term academic programme available with September, January, or
April intakes.
• Small class sizes (approx. 8 students per class) for personalised academic support.
• En-suite boarding accommodation (single/twin) and homestay options for students aged 16+.
• Access to University of Cambridge libraries, sports centre, public lectures, and laboratories.
• Daily academic mentoring and university preparation with Cambridge University PhD
student tutors.
• Visits to leading Cambridge cultural sites including the Fitzwilliam Museum, Zoology
Museum, and Botanical Garden.
• Over 30 extracurricular clubs and monthly school trips to enrich the student experience.
• Merit-based scholarships available up to 35% tuition reduction.
• Part of Dukes Education, offering enhanced university preparation via Dukes Plus:
-The Medic Portal (Medical school preparation)
-The Lawyer Portal (Law school preparation)
-Oxbridge Applications (Oxford and Cambridge preparation)
-A-List Education (Ivy League preparation)
• Over 55% of A-Level students receive offers from G5 universities (including
Cambridge University).
• 100% university progression success for Foundation students — 84% placed at
Russell Group universities (excl Art Foundation students who mainly progress to UAL including Central Saint Martins).
• True integration with the Cambridge academic ecosystem — lectures, labs, and academic immersion.
Show more
Gallery
If you would like to add St. Andrew's College Cambridge to your favorites, compare it with other schools, or share it with friends, here are some quick links.
School Stats
Average
Current school
Boarding Tuition
£60795
Day Tuition
£32550
Enrollment
180
International Students
85%
Matriculation
College Matriculation
(2023-2025)| Ranking | University/College | Students |
|---|---|---|
| #117 | SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry | 1 + |
| Cardiff University | 1 + | |
| Durham University | 1 + | |
| Imperial College London | 1 + | |
| King's College London | 2 + | |
| London School of Economics and Political Science | 1 + | |
| Loughborough University | 1 + | |
| Newcastle University | 1 + | |
| Queen Mary, University of London | 1 + |
Login to view all
Academics
Sports
(10)|
Badminton
|
Basketball
|
|
Fitness
|
Football
|
|
Ice Skating
|
Rowing
|
|
Badminton
|
Basketball
|
|
Fitness
|
Football
|
|
Ice Skating
|
Rowing
|
|
Running
|
Swimming
|
|
Table Tennis
|
Tennis
|
View all
Extracurricular Activities and Clubs
(49)|
Clubs and Societies
|
STEM
|
|
Student Council
|
Computer Programming Club
|
|
Art Club
|
Music Club
|
|
Clubs and Societies
|
STEM
|
|
Student Council
|
Computer Programming Club
|
|
Art Club
|
Music Club
|
|
Debate Society
|
Creative Club
|
|
Chess Club
|
Young Enterprise
|
|
Sustainability & Environmental Society
|
Dance Club
|
|
Media Effects Makeup Club
|
Medics Society
|
|
Sports
|
Football
|
|
Basketball
|
Badminton
|
|
Volleyball
|
Squash
|
|
Cricket
|
Table Tennis
|
|
Golf
|
Indoor Climbing
|
|
Touch Rugby
|
Competitions
|
|
Termly creative writing competition
|
Termly photography competitions
|
|
Student Commendations
|
Senior Maths Challenge
|
|
Talent Competition
|
Social Activities
|
|
Summer Ball
|
Graduation Ceremony
|
|
Day Trips
|
Study Trips and Sports Events
|
|
University Open Days
|
Museum and Gallery Visits
|
|
Punting
|
Climb St Mary’s Church Tower
|
|
Cambridge University Lectures
|
Festivals and Plays
|
|
Join one of the many gyms
|
Indoor & Outdoor Swimming
|
|
Film Night
|
Astronomy Night
|
|
Traditional Afternoon Tea
|
River Walk and Picnic
|
|
Games Night
|
View all
Arts
(4)|
Photography
|
Textile
|
|
Art
|
Design
|
Contact Info
Basic Info
Application Info
5.0/5 2 Reviews
Provided by School (Parent)
04/10/2025
Our son Ben was struggling at his previous state school and his results were not great. After completing his GCSEs, he joined St Andrews College Cambridge for his A-Levels and the transformation has been remarkable. From the very beginning, the teachers provided unwavering support and encouragement, offering plenty of catch-up sessions and taking genuine care in helping him rebuild his confidence. Ben gradually became more outgoing, made many positive friends, and truly started to enjoy learning again. To our surprise and delight, he went on to achieve four A grades at A-Level* and has now progressed to Imperial College London to study Theoretical Physics. We are incredibly grateful to the caring and dedicated teachers at St Andrews for their commitment and guidance. They not only helped Ben excel academically but also gave him the confidence and resilience to succeed.
Show more
Provided by School (Parent)
04/10/2025
Our daughter received CDU in her Year 13 results at her local state school, and we were devastated. We initially planned for her to repeat Year 13 at St Andrews College, Cambridge, but after a very detailed and thoughtful conversation, the staff recommended that she join the Engineering Foundation programme instead. They explained that this pathway is internally assessed, which meant there was no risk of final exam surprises, and it would give her a strong route into top universities. This advice turned out to be absolutely right. Our daughter was so much happier after transferring to St Andrews. With the support and guidance of the incredibly knowledgeable and responsible staff, she went on to receive offers from five Russell Group universities and successfully met all the conditions. We are truly grateful that we chose St Andrews—it was the best decision for our daughter’s future, and we cannot thank the team enough for their professionalism, care, and insight.
Show more
Frequently Ask Questions about St. Andrew's College Cambridge
Tell me a bit about St. Andrew's College Cambridge.
St. Andrew's College Cambridge is Co-ed private boarding/day school located in UK. It was founded 1976 , and currently has about 180 students, 85.00% of whom are international students.
For more official information, please visit https://www.standrewscambridge.co.uk/.
For more official information, please visit https://www.standrewscambridge.co.uk/.
Does St. Andrew's College Cambridge have rigorous academic requirements?
We are collecting academic data from St. Andrew's College Cambridge, but don't have the data yet. Please check back later.
Where do St. Andrew's College Cambridge students typically go for their colleges?
In 2023-2025, some students attended SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry, Cardiff University, Durham University, Imperial College London and King's College London.
What is the application requirement for St. Andrew's College Cambridge?
Similar to most private schools in the US, St. Andrew's College Cambridge’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
What is the Day Tuition for St. Andrew's College Cambridge?
The day tuition for St. Andrew's College Cambridge in 2024 is
£60,795 For international students, there are additional fees, such as student management fee and other fees associated with managing international students.
For more information, please contact school’s admission team at registrations@standrewscambridge.co.uk .
For more information, please contact school’s admission team at registrations@standrewscambridge.co.uk .
Where is St. Andrew's College Cambridge located?
St. Andrew's College Cambridge is located in the UK.
How popular is St. Andrew's College Cambridge on the FindingSchool network?
How do I complete an application for St. Andrew's College Cambridge?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about St. Andrew's College Cambridge. Most of them are directly provided by the school.
Also it is highly recommended to visit St. Andrew's College Cambridge’s official site: https://www.standrewscambridge.co.uk/ or call them at +44 (0)1223 903048.
Also it is highly recommended to visit St. Andrew's College Cambridge’s official site: https://www.standrewscambridge.co.uk/ or call them at +44 (0)1223 903048.
Are there additional schools that are located close to St. Andrew's College Cambridge?
What is the FindingSchool rating for St. Andrew's College Cambridge?
We are sorry but FindingSchool hasn't rated St. Andrew's College Cambridge yet, please check back later.
FindingSchool collects its data from a variety of reliable sources, including schools, advisors, official U.S. statistics, and feedback from actual parents and students.