St. Faith's, which was founded in 1884, became co-educational in September 1995. The school is situated on the south side of Cambridge and is one mile from the City Centre. Use is made of The Leys School grounds, sports hall, swimming pool and other facilities which are within a few minutes walk of St Faith's. Pupils enter at the age of four and stay until they are thirteen. Interviews and assessments for entry occur throughout the year. Senior pupils are prepared for entrance to all independent schools. Classes are small. Academic results are excellent. Teaching in the early years is principally form-based, whilst older pupils work with specialist subject teachers. Classwork is supported by educational visits. French is introduced at the age of six, Latin at nine and Spanish at eleven. By September 1998, on the completion of a ú1.5 million development, St Faith's will have new facilities for Science, Drama, Design Technology, Art, Music, English and Geography as well as a superb assembly hall. The school has a flourishing Music department and all pupils participate in class concerts. Pupils can learn from a range of musical instruments and are prepared for Associated Board Examinations. Ensembles, choirs and the orchestra perform regularly with the emphasis on enjoyment as well as good performance. Drama is timetabled for all forms and the school has its own drama studio. St Faith's has an excellent sporting tradition and our programme involves inter-house competitions and a strong fixture list with numerous matches against other schools. There is a wide range of extra-curricular activities, During the holidays, staff organise fun clubs and multi-activity courses as well as ski trips and visits abroad. For the convenience of parents, an optional 'Early Start' is offered from 8 am and a 'Late-Stay Programme' runs until 6 pm (5.30 pm Pre-Prep). Parents and children may also join in family breakfasts each morning.
Through a tutorial system, members of staff provide a firm structure for pastoral care and the development of social skills. There are regular meetings with parents who receive full written reports twice a year. Strong links between home and school are actively encouraged. The Parents' Committee is a forum for communication and discussion and the St Faith's Parents' Association organises various social events.
