CATS Cambridge

Reflecting on the 2025-2026 Academic Year... Here's to the brilliant achievements, growth, and wonderful memories we've shared together.

The countdown to September is on! ⏰

We are delighted to announce the appointment of Kim Terrar as Headteacher of CATS Cambridge. Kim brings over 40 years of educational experience and an outstanding record of leadership across independent and international education. Most recently, as Principal of Stoke College, she led a major programme of school improvement and transformation, overseeing academic provision, safeguarding, boarding, student wellbeing, compliance, admissions and strategic development while successfully guiding the school through significant change.

Before joining Stoke College, Kim spent nearly 20 years at Oxford International College (OIC), one of the UK's leading international colleges, where she held several senior leadership roles, including Principal, Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer. She played a key role in the College’s growth and success, helping to build its culture of academic excellence, deliver exceptional student outcomes and support its international expansion.

Originally from New Zealand and educated at the University of Otago and Christchurch Teachers' College, Kim began her career as a Geography teacher before progressing into senior leadership. Her extensive expertise spans teaching and learning, curriculum development, pastoral care, staff development, strategic planning and educational innovation. Throughout her career, she has been committed to creating environments where young people are challenged to achieve their ambitions while feeling supported, valued and inspired to become confident global citizens.

With a deep understanding of internationally minded students, Kim’s values strongly align with those of CATS Cambridge. A passionate advocate for personalised education, student wellbeing and university preparation, she is respected for combining strategic vision with a genuine commitment to helping every student fulfil their potential. Colleagues know her as a collaborative and inspiring leader who builds thriving school communities where students and staff excel.

As CATS Cambridge continues to empower students from around the world to achieve their ambitions and progress to leading universities, we are excited to welcome Kim and look forward to the vision, expertise and leadership she will bring to the next chapter of the school’s journey.

Jonathan Beckett joins CATS Cambridge as Deputy Head (Academic), bringing extensive leadership experience in academic strategy, curriculum development and student achievement from some of the UK's leading independent schools.

Jonathan joins from Stoke College, where as Deputy Head (Academic) he led whole-school academic strategy across Key Stages 3–5, transforming systems for teaching, learning and student progress. During his tenure, he introduced a new academic tracking framework that contributed to a significant increase in A Level Value Added within two years, alongside improvements in GCSE outcomes. He also led curriculum and timetable reviews, staff development, quality assurance and university progression, while playing a key role in supporting international student recruitment and school improvement initiatives.

Prior to this, Jonathan spent over five years at Oxford International College, where he was Director of Global Strategic Pathways and a member of the Senior Management Team. He was responsible for academic progress, university admissions strategy and international pathways, while also teaching Mathematics and Chemistry. His students consistently achieved exceptional outcomes, with 98% attaining A*/A grades at A Level, and he was recognised by students as the school's best teacher for four consecutive years.

Jonathan began his career in scientific research at the University of Oxford under Professor Sir Walter Bodmer, where he worked on a major genomics FP7 project (the precursor to Horizon 2020 grants) before moving into education, bringing with him a strong evidence-based approach to school leadership and continuous improvement. He holds an MChem from Hertford College, University of Oxford, and a Postgraduate Certificate in International Education from the University of Bath.

At CATS Cambridge, Jonathan will lead the school's academic strategy, working closely with colleagues to further strengthen teaching and learning, enhance student outcomes and ensure every learner is supported to achieve their full potential.

We are pleased to share with you a selection of photographs from our Fine Art A Level, University Foundation Programme (UFP), and GCSE Exhibition.

This annual event was a wonderful opportunity to recognise and showcase the exceptional talent, creativity and hard work demonstrated throughout the year.

The exhibition featured a diverse range of highly personal and thought-provoking projects. The breadth of ideas, technical skill, and originality on display highlighted the outstanding work being produced by our Visual Arts students.

This year's exhibition was a reminder of the strong artistic community that continues to thrive long after students leave CATS Cambridge!✨🎨

📲 To read more on this year's exhibition, visit our website: https://www.catscambridge.com/news/visual-arts-students-celebrate-creativity-at-annual-end-of-year-exhibition/

Congratulations to our University Foundation Programme (UFP) students, Honey and Katrina, on receiving incredible results and securing places at leading UK universities.

Honey secured a place to study Education Studies at the University of Bristol, currently ranked 10th in the UK according to The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026.

Katrina secured a place to study Neuroscience at King's College London, a prestigious Russell Group university.

These achievements reflect the commitment and dedication of both our students and staff, and we couldn’t be prouder.

Congratulations to you both, and best of luck with your next steps! ✨

📲 To read our UFP Results Day blog, visit our website: https://www.catscambridge.com/news/university-foundation-programme-2026-results-and-progression/

As we reflect on the end of term, we're celebrating a wonderful achievement... our Year 12 Fine Art students being selected to exhibit their work at Michaelhouse Café in Cambridge! 🎉

This exclusive exhibition, curated by the prestigious Cantab and Granta Arts Societies, celebrates the talent of Sixth Form students from across Cambridgeshire.

Congratulations to all of our students whose creativity, hard work and dedication made this achievement possible. We are incredibly proud of you. 🌟

Celebrating another year of fantastic university destinations secured by our University Foundation Programme (UFP) Class of 2026! 🎓

Students have already secured places at some of the UK’s top-ranked and Russell Group universities, including Durham University, the University of Bristol, The University of Manchester, and many more across the UK.

We are incredibly proud of our students’ commitment and hard work throughout their studies, and wish them the very best of luck as they begin the next chapter of their journey.

📲 To read more on this year's UFP results, visit our website: https://www.catscambridge.com/uncategorised/university-foundation-programme-2026-results-and-progression/

This week marks an exciting milestone as we celebrate the achievements of our University Foundation Programme (UFP) students, who have received their results and are preparing to continue their studies at leading universities.

The UFP is designed to help ambitious international students bridge the gap between school and university through academic preparation, English language development and personalised support.

A huge congratulations to our UFP Class of 2026. We couldn’t be prouder of everything you have achieved and wish you all the best of luck with your next chapter.

👉 Further news to follow on our students' university destinations!

It's moments like these that make us proud to be part of such a vibrant, global community, one that brings people together across borders.

In this instance, our student Alper had the incredible opportunity to meet and play football with Dr. Michael Lehan, a former NFL player for the Miami Dolphins and Cleveland Browns who is now the Head of School at CATS Academy Boston! ✨