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ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE AND DIVERSE FUTURES Teaching at Kimbolton is shaped by its Learning DNA, which encourages pupils to question, collaborate and think creatively across disciplines. Kimbolton consistently delivers excellent academic outcomes. In 2025, 36% of A-level grades were A*-A, 73% A*-B and 90% A*-C, with a 100% pass rate. But most importantly, 87% of pupils secured their first-choice university place and progressed to a wide range of leading UK and international destinations. At GCSE, the 2025 class achieved strong results across a broad curriculum, with 21% of grades awarded at grade 9, 61% at grades 9-7 and 97% at grades 9-4. The outcomes reflect the academic rigour and individual support that helps pupils thrive. Recent leavers now study courses as diverse as medicine at Bristol and Newcastle, history and politics at Cambridge, neuroscience at Glasgow and fine art at Edinburgh, demonstrating the breadth of ambition and opportunity at Kimbolton. This tradition of success is echoed by the school’s alumni, Olympic sailor Ben Saxton and Christopher Curry, co-founder of Acorn Computers. LIFE AT KIMBOLTON Life at Kimbolton is about far more than just lessons. Pupils can choose from over 120 clubs and societies, with opportunities ranging from ice skating, sailing, canoeing and equestrian pursuits to the performing arts, robotics and debating. The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award and Combined Cadet Force are long-standing and popular elements of the school’s co-curricular provision as well.
Ages three to 18
Day & boarding
Co-educational
Facilities include a modern science and mathematics centre, a 25m indoor swimming pool and a fully equipped theatre. Sporting achievement is also a particular strength, with pupils competing successfully at county and national level. Regular trips in the UK and overseas further broaden pupils’ horizons, from cultural and academic visits to pre-season sports training. PASTORAL CARE AND FAMILY SUPPORT Pastoral care sits at the heart of the Kimbolton School experience. The house system provides structure, guidance and friendship, while initiatives including counselling, mindfulness and leadership programmes support pupils in developing confidence, resilience and independence during their school years.
Kimbolton Castle is both a living classroom and cultural landmark, open to the public for guided tours and events (see kimboltoncastle.com ). To find out more about the school or book a visit, contact admissions on 01480 862209 , email admissions@kimboltonschool. com or visit kimboltonschool.com/visit #OneSchoolOneFamily accessible than ever. Just 30 minutes from Cambridge and 40 by train from London, Kimbolton combines the tranquillity of a rural setting with excellent transport links. EXCEPTIONAL TRANSPORT LINKS AND FLEXIBLE BOARDING Kimbolton recognises the needs of modern families with full, weekly and part-time boarding options, alongside an extensive network of bus routes. A direct Cambridge bus service makes the school more
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