University of Cambridge

The complainant has requested 11-plus test results and information associated with researchers seeking access to the National Pupil Database.  The University of Cambridge (‘the University’) withheld the raw test result data under section 43(2) of the FOIA (commercial interests), released standardised test result data and advised it does not hold the information associated with researchers. The Commissioner’s decision is as follows: On the balance of probabilities, the University does not hold the information the complainant has requested about researchers and complied with section 1(1)(a) in respect of this part of the request. The raw 11-plus test result data that the complainant has requested is exempt information under section 43(2) of the FOIA and the balance of the public interest favours maintaining this exemption. The Commissioner does not require the University to take any remedial steps. Information Tribunal appeal EA/2021/0127 appeal dismissed.