The Leys School
The Leys School is a co-ed boarding and day school in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, educating pupils aged 11 - 18 and founded in 1875. Boarding fees are £12,702 - £18,102 per term. Our advice on this school is independent and free.
- Type
- Co-ed boarding & day
- Boarders from
- 11 - 18
- Ethos
- Methodist
- Guardian required
- Yes
About The Leys
The story, ethos and character of The Leys.
- Setting
- City
- Ethos
- Methodist
- Head
- Dr Clare Ives
The Leys School is situated in the historic university city of Cambridge, just a stone's throw from one of the world's most renowned seats of learning. Every opportunity is taken to give pupils a unique learning experience; whether it's through attending university lectures, bringing eminent speakers into the School, rowing with College teams on the River Cam or visiting one of the many museums or theatres the city has to offer.
The wealth of opportunity in Cambridge is beyond . The academic side of the School speaks for itself with consistently high exam results. But an education at The Leys is about so much more than that. There are more than 100 weekly activities on offer, numerous sporting opportunities and all pupils are encouraged to take advantage of as many of these as possible.
Known as a 'big, small school', The Leys is large enough to offer huge breadth of opportunity but small enough that each pupil is individually known, cared for and nurtured within the house system.
What the school is known for? The Leys is located in one of the world's most famous academic cities and takes full advantage of its unique situation. Cam Ex (The Cambridge Experience) is a unique offer which allows pupils to benefit from the city's academic, cultural and social activities.
School history The Leys was founded in 1875, a time when a large number of schools were founded, especially by the churches. Whilst there were already several leading schools providing an education for the sons of Ministers, Methodists were asking for schools for the sons of lay members.
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