Where is Cambridgeshire?
Cambridgeshire is located in the East of England that is around two hours away from London. It is bordered by Norfolk, Suffolk and Essex.
Areas in Cambridgeshire
The county of Cambridgeshire is made up of several districts including Cambridge, Huntingdonshire, Peterborough, South Cambridgeshire and East Cambridgeshire.
Some of the most popular areas for new homebuyers include Cambridge, St Neots and Huntingdon.
Cambridge – Home to the prestigious University of Cambridge, this area is one of the best places in Cambridgeshire for education opportunities not just within universities but also at secondary level with a number of top-notch grammar and private schools. It’s also an extremely popular tourist destination due to its world-famous colleges, bridges and punting on the River Cam.
Huntingdon – A town of around 37,000 people is located near to Cambridge in Cambridgeshire. The town was once an important river crossing on the Great Ouse River which allowed access into East Anglia from Ancient Britain through this region.
St Neots – This area around 30 minutes outside of Cambridge is popular for its mix of town and country living. There are a number of schools in the area as well as good transport links to Cambridge and London.
Saffron Walden – A market town in the north of Cambridgeshire, this is an area popular with families because of its many amenities and good schools. The town has a number of independent schools as well as two grammar schools.
Fulbourn – This village located to the southeast of Cambridge is home to around 6000 people. It offers good access to the city but is also quite convenient for London.
Linton – Situated just outside of Cambridge, this area has good access to all parts of Cambridgeshire as well as being close enough for commuting into the capital.
Universities in Cambridgeshire
Cambridge is home to the well-known Cambridge University, which has an excellent reputation around the world for its high-quality teaching and research programmes.
The city also hosts Anglia Ruskin University as well as several other colleges with a focus on higher education.
Cambridge University – One of the most recognisable universities in the world, Cambridge University is based in the city of Cambridge. The university has a global reputation for its excellent teaching and research programmes, and is one of the most selective universities in Europe.
Anglia Ruskin University – Based in Cambridge, Anglia Ruskin University is a large university with over 29,000 students. The university offers a wide range of courses across three campuses, and has strong links to industry and employers.
Cambridge Regional College – A large further education college with over 20,000 students and three campuses in the Cambridge area, Cambridgeshire Regional College offers vocational courses across a range of areas including engineering, health care, business studies and media.
Top Schools in Cambridgeshire
There are a number of excellent schools located throughout Cambridgeshire, both private and state-funded. Some of the top-rated schools include:
The Perse School – a selective independent school for boys aged 11-18, The Perse School has been ranked as the best school in Cambridgeshire by The Sunday Times.
Cambridge High School – a selective girls grammar school, Cambridge High School has been awarded ‘outstanding’ status from Ofsted and was rated ‘excellent’ for its teaching of English and Maths at GCSE.
STAGGS Independent – a co-educational, non-denominational school, STAGGS was rated ‘outstanding’ in all areas by Ofsted and was the best performing school in Cambridgeshire for pupil progress.
Cambridge Steiner School – an independent Waldorf Steiner School, Cambridge Steiner is a co-educational boarding and day school that provides children with an exceptional education based on academic excellence and a love of learning.
Population of Cambridgeshire.
The Population of Cambridgeshire is around 750,000 people. Cambridge has one of the largest urban populations in the county, due to it being a university town. However, there are other areas with large populations such as Peterborough and Huntingdon which have around 200,000 people combined!
