At the heart of academic innovation
CATS Cambridge has great links to the Cambridge academic and innovation community
Outstanding teachers
20% of the CATS Cambridge academic staff are Oxbridge graduates
An all round education
CATS Cambridge students benefit from over 30 extra-curricular activities including Coding, STEM, Robotics, Sports and Astronomy
Our Campus
The CATS Cambridge campus is located near the city centre, close to the prestigious University of Cambridge. We have over 220 rooms in our on-campus boarding accommodation for younger students, with a further 180 rooms a short walk from campus. The close proximity of our boarding accommodation gives students the best environment for both studying and living.
En-suite boarding
Our boarding facilities provide you with a home-from-home, with over 400 single en-suite rooms ensuring that you are comfortable, safe and secure.
Great Location
The specially designed CATS Cambridge campus is a 15 minute walk from the historic centre of Cambridge.
Safe campus
Our campus buildings are located in a quiet part of the city, allowing you to settle in quickly and get used to exploring the local area.
All boarding accommodation has 24hr supervision.
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Our Accommodation
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We offer two accommodation options designed to meet students’ different needs and preferences. Elizabeth House, which is attached to the school building, offers 236 single en-suite rooms for students aged 14–17. Darwin House, opening in June 2026, is located on the CATS Cambridge campus less than 50 metres from the main teaching building and will offer 70 single en-suite bedrooms and 28 twin en-suite bedrooms.
Catering
All meals are served on campus for catered students and are freshly prepared by our in-house chefs in partnership with Thomas Franks, a leading independent catering company known for nutritious, high-quality food. Recent menus have included traditional roast beef with Yorkshire pudding, steamed cod, stir-fried noodles, and borsch.
All fully catered students take breakfast, lunch and dinner in The Hub at the following times:
Monday to Friday | Weekends |
|---|---|
Breakfast 07.45 – 08.50 | Breakfast 09.00 – 11.30 |
Lunch 11:45 – 13:30 | Lunch 11:30 – 13.00 |
Dinner 17.00 – 19.30 | Dinner 16.30 – 16.00 |
We serve a range of food from The Hub canteen including vegetarian and Halal options. Menus are published in advance and we can support students with any specific dietary requirements.
“CATS Cambridge staff are all very approachable. Whenever I talk to them, they always give me constructive feedback on my studies and my progression towards university.”
Jag from the Philippines progressed to study Film Production at the University for the Creative Arts