Feeder primary schools include Queen Edith, Cherry Hinton Juniors, Fawcett, The Spinney, Morley Memorial, and Colville.

However, some lessons occur in other parts of the site, such as the two Drama Studios situated in the Glenny Building.

Cambridge Grammar School for Girls became Parkside Community College.

In 2014, 90% of pupils gained at least 5 GCSEs graded 8 - 5 including English and Maths,[2] a drop from the 2013 results of 73%.

Despite this, in the 2014 report behaviour and safety judgement improved to "mediocre" from the previous inspection.

The Atrium Building Hall is commonly used for productions, conferences and award ceremonies, due to its large seating capacity of 350.