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CAMBRIDGE, SCIENCE PRACTICALS

CPAC practicals for Cambridge learners

There is no CPAC laboratory in the Cambridge catchment at the moment. CPAC practicals for Cambridge learners are arranged via our nearest lab, so contact us to confirm your session before you enrol on an A-Level science.

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1 Exam centre£29.99 From, per month22 Subjects available25 min Typical drive to St Neots

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Entry deadlines and exam windows.

Book your Cambridge seat before the entry deadline. Late entries carry an awarding body surcharge.

SeriesQualificationEntry deadlineExam window
November 2026GCSE5 September 20262 to 11 November 2026
Summer 2027GCSE and A-Level7 February 2027; late fees from 8 February 2027; entries close 4 April 202711 May to 25 June 2027

Exam day

Where you sit exams in Cambridge.

Centre 01

St Neots

Tutors and Exams St Neots

Address
Suites 1 and 2, Terek House, Sandpiper Court, Eaton Socon, St Neots, Cambridgeshire, PE19 8EP
Phone
03300 438 772
Hours
Mon to Thu 08:30 to 16:30, Fri 08:30 to 15:30
Transport
About 2 miles from St Neots railway station, on the Thameslink line. Near the A1 and A428 junction, easy for drivers from any direction. There is no direct train from Cambridge, so the typical journey is about an hour with one change, or about 25 minutes by car. No parking or drop-off at the centre itself.
Boards accepted
AQA, Pearson Edexcel, OCR
Catchment
CB, PE, MK, SG
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Answers

CPAC in Cambridge, answered.

Where do I sit my GCSE exams in Cambridge?

You sit written GCSE exams at our partnered Tutors and Exams centre in St Neots, Suites 1 and 2, Terek House, Sandpiper Court, Eaton Socon, St Neots PE19 8EP, about 25 minutes from Cambridge by car. You pick your centre when you book your exam entry, usually 3 to 4 months before the exam window.

Does Lift College offer A-Level science practicals near Cambridge?

Not in this catchment. There is no CPAC-approved science practical lab near Cambridge or St Neots on our network, so we do not advertise A-Level Biology, Chemistry or Physics practicals here. Contact us and we will arrange a session at our nearest lab.

How far is the St Neots exam centre from Cambridge?

St Neots is about 25 minutes from Cambridge by car via the A428 and A1. By train it is roughly an hour with one change, as there is no direct rail line between Cambridge and St Neots. The centre is also used by learners from Bedford, Huntingdon and the Milton Keynes edge.

How much do exam fees cost in Cambridge?

Written exam fees are set by the exam board and are the same nationally, typically £45 to £75 per GCSE unit and £65 to £110 per A-Level unit. You pay the exam centre directly for the sitting at St Neots.

When do I need to enrol to sit exams in summer 2027?

The Tutors and Exams entry deadline for Summer 2027 is 7 February 2027. Late fees start on 8 February 2027 and entries close on 4 April 2027. No separate MFL-specific Summer 2027 date is listed on the live deadline page.

In their words

I studied my A-Levels online around a full-time job and sat the written papers at St Neots. It was a straightforward drive from Cambridge and the centre was calm and well run on the day.
Hannah W., A-Level Psychology, St Neots
St Neots was the nearest centre for us in Bedford, right by the A1, so parking and timing were easy to plan. Enrolment and exam-day instructions were clear throughout.
Daniel O., GCSE Maths, St Neots

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