Trumpington Community College

What Trumpington Community College does

Trumpington Community College is a state-funded secondary school serving pupils aged 11–16 (Years 7–11) at a single campus on Lime Avenue in Cambridge, England. Founded in 2016, it delivers a three-year Key Stage 3 curriculum across 14+ subjects under a mastery-based approach, followed by a two-year GCSE programme covering compulsory English and Maths plus optional pathways in sciences, humanities, languages, computing, arts, and sport. Teaching is supported by a standard third-party digital learning stack — Unifrog for work experience administration, Seneca and Sparx Maths for homework and revision, Pearson Revise Online and Snap Revision for Key Stage 4 exam preparation, Bedrock Learning and Sparx Reader for literacy, and Memrise and Quizlet for MFL vocabulary practice. Microsoft Teams is used for lesson resources, and Google Analytics supports website analytics. The school is part of the United Learning multi-academy trust, which provides curriculum frameworks, common assessments, staff development, and governance oversight.

The school's go-to-market is the standard UK state-school admissions pathway: pupils enroll through the Cambridgeshire Local Authority National Offer Day system rather than via direct sales. Revenue is derived from per-pupil government funding through the Education Funding Agency, supplemented by Pupil Premium (notably relevant given ~40% Free School Meal eligibility) and Year 7 Catch-Up Premium for literacy and numeracy intervention. No tuition fees are charged; ancillary revenue streams include sports-facility hire managed by Abbeycroft Leisure and a small locker hire fee (£25 for five years). Customer-facing marketing is community-led — the school website, email newsletters via Microsoft Sway, open evenings, and primary-school transition partnerships — with Post-16 transition coordinated through the Cambridge Area Partnership and the MyChoice16 application platform.

The institution reports consistently strong academic outcomes relative to its Cambridgeshire peer set: Progress 8 of +0.83 in 2023 and +0.61 in 2024 (county averages +0.21 and +0.17 respectively), Attainment 8 of 56.9 and 53.1 (county averages 48.7 and 48), and English Baccalaureate entry of 82.1% versus a national average of 43.8%. A November 2023 Ofsted inspection rated the school 'Good' overall with 'Outstanding' judgments for Quality of Education and Leadership and Management. Approximately 87% of leavers stay in education or enter employment post-GCSE, and the school supplements academic provision with work experience (Year 10), work shadowing (Year 8), Duke of Edinburgh at Bronze/Silver level, Sports Leadership accreditation, exam access arrangements, and a Year 7 Catch-Up Premium intervention programme. The school also participates in United Teaching Initial Teacher Training.

Name

Trumpington Community College

Legal name

Trumpington Community College

Website

https://trumpingtoncc.org.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Trumpington Community College is a state-funded secondary school in Cambridge, UK, serving pupils aged 11–16 (Years 7–11) under the United Learning Trust. It delivers KS3 and GCSE programmes funded via per-pupil government grants, with Ofsted-rated 'Good' outcomes and above-average Progress 8 and Attainment 8 scores.

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Product category

Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Services (61)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public High Schools (EDAJAAAD)

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Public Career & Technical Education (CTE) Centers & Programs (EDAJAAAJ)

Keywords

• Secondary education
• GCSE qualifications
• Academy school
• Key Stage 3 curriculum
• Post-16 transition

Headquarters

HQ city

Cambridge

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Government Education Funding: State-funded secondary school receiving government funding per student through the Education Funding Agency. Revenue comes from per-pupil funding based on student enrollment numbers. Additional funding includes Pupil Premium for disadvantaged students and Year 7 Catch-Up Premium for literacy/numeracy support.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Trumpington Community College is a state-funded secondary academy (Years 7-11, ages 11-16) delivering a mastery-based Key Stage 3 curriculum across 15+ subjects, GCSE qualifications across 10+ subjects, and structured Post-16 transition guidance to Sixth Forms, colleges, apprenticeships or employment. The school complements academic provision with work experience, Duke of Edinburgh's Award, sports leadership, exam access arrangements, and Year 7 catch-up interventions, with admissions managed through the Cambridgeshire Local Authority system.

Product overview

Trumpington Community College operates as a secondary school (Years 7-11) offering a comprehensive educational programme through three core product streams: a three-year Key Stage 3 curriculum covering 15+ subjects including English, Mathematics, Sciences, Humanities, Languages, Arts, and Technology; GCSE qualifications across 10+ subjects including compulsory English and Maths with optional pathways in Sciences, Humanities, Languages, Computing, Arts, and Sport; and Post-16 transition services guiding students to Sixth Forms, apprenticeships, or employment. The school complements academic provision with enrichment services including a Work Experience Programme administered via Unifrog, Duke of Edinburgh's Award at Bronze/Silver levels, Sports Leadership development, Exam Access Arrangements for students with additional needs, and Year 7 Catch-Up Premium interventions. United Teaching Initial Teacher Training is offered as a professional development service.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• KS3 Curriculum (Years 7-9) Three-year Key Stage 3 programme covering English, Mathematics, Science, History, Geography, Modern Foreign Languages (French and Spanish), Art, Drama, Music, Computing, Physical Education, Religious Education, PSHE, and Design & Food Technology. Curriculum follows mastery approach with subjects sequenced to build knowledge systematically before progression to GCSEs.
• GCSE Qualifications (Years 10-11) Two-year GCSE programme covering compulsory English and Maths, triple or combined Science (AQA), and optional subjects including History (Edexcel), Geography, French/Spanish (AQA), Computer Science (AQA), Art & Design (Edexcel), Drama (OCR), Music, and Religious Education. Exam access arrangements available under the Equality Act 2010.
• Cambridge National in Sport Studies OCR-accredited vocational qualification at KS4 combining practical sports performance with theoretical study. Course is 60% coursework and 40% written exam, including practical assessment, coaching sessions, and Outdoor & Adventurous activities.
• Work Experience Programme Year 10 unpaid work experience week providing authentic workplace experience. Administered through Unifrog platform for placement registration and consent management.
• Work Shadowing Day Year 8 work shadowing day during REACH Week, enabling students to accompany parents/carers to workplaces and gain insight into various professions.
• Post-16 Transition Programme Guidance and application support for Year 11 students transitioning to Sixth Forms, colleges, apprenticeships or employment. Includes application support via MyChoice16 platform, guidance meetings, and links to Cambridge Area Partnership Post-16 centres.
• Duke of Edinburgh's Award Bronze Award available to Year 9 students and Silver Award to Year 10 students, involving volunteering, physical activities, skill development, and expedition components.
• Sports Leadership Programme Bronze Leadership Award for Years 7-8, Silver Award for Years 9-10, and Gold Award for Year 11, developing leadership skills in PE contexts. Exceptional students invited to Sports Ambassador programme.
• United Teaching Initial Teacher Training School-centred initial teacher training programme operated under United Learning, offering Ofsted-rated 'Outstanding' teacher training with immersive school-based experience.
• Year 7 Catch-Up Premium Government-funded additional support for students requiring extra help to catch up in literacy and numeracy, enabling full curriculum access.
• Exam Access Arrangements Reasonable adjustments for GCSE examinations under Equality Act 2010, including extra time, reader/scribe provisions, and modified papers, administered by SENDCo/Exams Access Assessor.
• Hire Our Spaces Sports facilities hire managed by Abbeycroft Leisure for external community use; additional after-school bookings available for non-sports facilities.

Quantifiable outcome

• Progress 8 score of +0.61 (2024) and +0.83 (2023) - well above average student progress
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration18 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• United LearningcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTrumpington Community College is part of United Learning, a national group of schools including independent, state, and special schools. United Learning provides curriculum frameworks, common assessments, staff development, and governance oversight. The trust holds ultimate responsibility for school governance.
• Abbeycroft LeisurecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAbbeycroft Leisure manages Trumpington Community College's sports facilities. The leisure provider handles bookings, facility management, and community access to sports amenities including sports halls and pitches.
• UnifrogcoreTechnology or IntegrationOnline platform used for work experience programme administration. Manages collection of employer information, placement details, health and safety compliance, liability insurance documentation, and parental consent processing.
• Cambridge Regional CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal Further Education college offering apprenticeships and full-time education options for Post-16 students. Provides apprenticeship information evenings and takes students from Trumpington after GCSEs.
• Hills Road Sixth Form CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of the main Sixth Form destinations for Trumpington students after GCSEs. Part of Cambridge Area Partnership network of Post-16 providers.
• Long Road Sixth Form CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor Sixth Form college destination for Trumpington students. Part of Cambridge Area Partnership network of Post-16 providers.
• AIM ApprenticeshipsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCareers partner providing apprenticeship information and guidance. One of the school's careers partners providing FAQ resources about apprenticeships on their website.
• Cambridge Greek AcademyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerExternal enrichment provider offering Ancient Greek classes on Saturday mornings. Trumpington student Lila Shaw-Mitchell won second prize in Cambridge Classical Association Greek Reading Competition through this programme.
• Cambridge Area Partnership (CAP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork of 14 Post-16 education centres in the Cambridge area coordinating applications, open events, and student transitions. Trumpington students apply through MyChoice16 platform to multiple CAP providers simultaneously.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Oasis Community Learning: National multi-academy trust operating secondary academies across England with similar state-funded, mixed-intake cohorts. Comparable as a broad incumbent MAT focused on serving diverse communities with academic and vocational pathways.
• ARK Schools: Multi-academy trust running several secondary academies with a strong focus on curriculum design and disadvantaged-intake outcomes. Comparable to Trumpington as a wider network with shared curriculum, assessment, and teacher development infrastructure.
• Harris Federation: Large multi-academy trust running multiple secondary academies across London and southern England with comparable state-funded, mastery-style curricula. Comparable as a broader incumbent MAT with scale advantages over single-academy trusts.
• United Learning Trust (Group): Trumpington's parent multi-academy trust operating a portfolio of independent, state, and special schools nationally. Comparable as a broader education group with overlapping curriculum frameworks, governance, and staff development infrastructure that Trumpington taps into.

Direct peers

• Comberton Village College: A nearby Cambridgeshire secondary school serving a comparable semi-rural/suburban catchment. Both are state-funded 11-16/11-18 schools competing for similar Cambridge-area families and judged on the same Progress 8 and Attainment 8 metrics.
• Long Road Sixth Form College: Post-16 destination partner of Trumpington and fellow Cambridge-area provider. Both serve Cambridge students transitioning from GCSEs, with overlapping curriculum in academic A-Levels and applied pathways, making them directly comparable on catchment and student outcomes.
• Hills Road Sixth Form College: A major sixth-form destination for Trumpington students and Cambridge Area Partnership member. Operates in the same Cambridge Post-16 market with comparable academic breadth, making it a direct peer on student recruitment and outcomes.
• Cambridge Regional College: Further Education college that accepts Trumpington students after GCSEs for apprenticeships and vocational pathways. Comparable as a Cambridge-based Post-16 institution competing for the same school-leaver cohort with technical and vocational offerings.
• Coleridge Community College: Another Cambridge city secondary school with a similar socio-economically mixed intake. Directly comparable on catchment demographics, curriculum breadth, and performance metrics within the same local authority.

Others

• Cambridge Area Partnership (CAP): Coordination network of 14 Post-16 providers in the Cambridge area, of which Trumpington is a contributing secondary school. Adjacent ecosystem participant that shapes Post-16 pathways for Trumpington's graduates and competitors' leavers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

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