Kimbolton Swimming Pool makes a splash with national award win
Kimbolton School, Cambridgeshire is proud to announce that its swimming pool has been named Community Swimming Venue of the Year 2025 – Cambridgeshire and has received the Community Impact Excellence Award 2025 in the prestigious UK Enterprise Awards, hosted by SME News.
Eight year old violinist from Kimbolton School achieves distinction
An exceptionally talented young musician from Kimbolton Preparatory School, Cambridgeshire, has achieved a remarkable milestone, earning a Distinction in her Grade 7 Violin exam at just eight years old.
Kimbolton School heads to F1 in Schools UK final after winning regional heat
Kimbolton School, Cambridgeshire, is heading to the UK final of the F1 in Schools challenge after its Blue Mercury team made history by securing first place in the Professional Class at the East Anglia Regional competition. This landmark victory marks the first time Kimbolton School has achieved an overall win in the Professional Class, underscoring the school's growing reputation in STEM…
Celebrating World Book Day at Kimbolton School
Pupils at Kimbolton School, Cambridgeshire, embraced the magic of reading as they celebrated World Book Day with a range of exciting activities designed to inspire a lifelong love of books.
Abi D. makes a splash with county swimming success
Kimbolton School, Cambridge pupil Abi D. (Year 10) has made waves at the recent County Swimming Championships, securing an incredible 16 medals across all strokes and earning three County trophies.
Kimbolton School celebrates 425 years of educational excellence in 2025
Kimbolton School, one of the oldest independent schools in Cambridgeshire, proudly announces the celebration of its 425th anniversary in 2025. With a legacy that stretches back to its founding in 1600, the school stands as a beacon of history, heritage, and academic achievement in Cambridgeshire.
Kimbolton School celebrates outstanding Duke of Edinburgh Award success
Kimbolton School, Cambridgeshire, is proud to announce an outstanding Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (DofE) achievement rate of 75.1% for the period April 2023 to March 2024.
Kimbolton School named one of the ‘Top 100 Schools for Cricket’
Kimbolton School, Cambridgeshire, has been named in The Cricketer magazine’s prestigious ‘Schools Guide 2025’, ranking in the ‘Top 100 Senior Schools for Cricket’. This accolade highlights the school’s dedication to nurturing talent, promoting sportsmanship and fostering a love for cricket (and wider sport) within its curriculum and extracurricular programs.
Barry Hearn OBE inspires audience at Kimbolton School
Kimbolton School, Cambridgeshire, hosted an unforgettable evening with Barry Hearn OBE, one of the most influential figures in global sports management and promotion, on 22 November 2024.
Kimbolton School partners with The Wellbeing Hub
In celebration of World Mental Health Day today, Kimbolton School, Cambridgeshire, is proud to announce the rollout of a new initiative aimed at enhancing the mental health and wellbeing of its entire school community.
Kimbolton School student wins Young Preservationist of the Year Award 2024
A student from Kimbolton School, Cambridgeshire, has been named the winner of the prestigious National Transport Trust’s Young Preservationist of the Year Award 2024.
Sixth Form student represents England at 2024 Tug of War World Championship
A dedicated Sixth Form student from Kimbolton School, James L., proudly represented England at the 2024 Tug of War World Championship, held in Mannheim, Germany, from September 5 – 8.
Olympic swimmers open refurbished swimming pool
Kimbolton School, Cambridgeshire, proudly welcomed two former Olympians on Saturday 7 September to officially open its newly refurbished swimming pool. Kevin Burns and Margaret Kelly both attended the highly anticipated event, which featured a ribbon-cutting ceremony and inspiring speeches to the crowd.
Kimbolton School, Cambridgeshire welcomes return of historic artefacts to Kimbolton Castle
Kimbolton School, Cambridgeshire is pleased to announce the return of two original artefacts that were sold when the contents of Kimbolton Castle were auctioned in 1949. The items in question are two Venetian footstools, likely acquired by Charles Montagu, the 4th Earl of Manchester, during his tenure as the British Ambassador to Venice between 1707 and 1708.
Kimbolton School celebrates exceptional 2024 GCSE results across a wide range of subjects
Cambridgeshire's Kimbolton School are thrilled to announce outstanding 2024 GCSE results, showcasing academic excellence across a diverse array of subjects. The talented Year 11 cohort achieved remarkable success, with 18% of grades at 9, 89% of grades at 9-4, and an impressive 55% at 9-7.
Kimbolton School, Cambridgeshire named BSA sleep champion
Kimbolton School is delighted to announce its certification as a BSA Sleep Champion. This recognition follows our successful completion of a comprehensive sleep audit and participation in an expert-led sleep webinar, showcasing our commitment to promoting excellent sleep hygiene in our boarding facilities.
Kimbolton School, Cambridgeshire, celebrates exceptional A Level results
Kimbolton School, Cambridgeshire, is thrilled to announce that 2024 marks its best year for A*- A grades, with an outstanding 47% of students achieving A* to A grades and over 85% of students receiving their first choice place at university.
Kimbolton School shortlisted at national awards for sporting achievements
Kimbolton School is celebrating national award recognition after it was shortlisted in the forthcoming, prestigious Independent Schools of the Year (ISOTY) 2024 awards, in the competitive ‘Independent School of the Year for Sporting Achievement’ category. This recognition highlights Kimbolton’s exceptional sports program and its commitment to fostering both elite performance and broad…
TV doctor, Dr Rupy Aujla, visits Kimbolton School to deliver nutritional insights and culinary inspiration
Kimbolton School proudly hosted TV doctor, Dr Rupy Aujla, on Thursday 27 June for an engaging day dedicated to nutritional education and culinary innovation.
Kimbolton student delivers inspiring speech at ‘Restore Nature Now’ march in London
Upper Prep pupil, Henry D., delivered an inspiring speech to thousands of people during the Restore Nature Now march in London on Saturday 22 June, as part of his role as a Junior Wildlife Ambassador for The Wildlife Trust for Beds, Cambs and Northants.
Kimbolton School’s Treasure Island production set sail for adventure
Kimbolton School students embarked on a thrilling adventure last week with their captivating production of Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic tale, Treasure Island.
Kimbolton School student plays for England in Powerchair Football
Talented wheelchair player shining bright over summer at all levels of wheelchair game.
Cambridgeshire teen takes on London Underground marathon for cancer research
Oscar L., from Cambridgeshire, embarked on an extraordinary journey through the bustling arteries of the London Underground at the weekend (12 May), challenging himself to visit at least 200 different stations to raise funds for Macmillan Cancer Support. His charitable endeavour was in honour of his beloved Granny who recently died from Myeloma.
Kimbolton School U6th students visit Buckingham Palace for Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award celebration
Kimbolton School Upper Sixth Form students visit Buckingham Palace after successfully completing their Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award.
Visit to Kimbolton School by the former Prime Minister the RT HON Sir John Major KG CH
Former Prime Minister, Sir John Major, visited Kimbolton School on the 9 May 2024 to deliver an insightful speech to politics students, their parents, and staff. Sir John shared his expertise, knowledge and anecdotes from his time in office as part of a series of informative talks and lectures organised by the school’s Politics Society.