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Linton Village College
Cambridge Road, Linton, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB21 4JB, Cambridgeshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
66.1 / 100
Top 34%
Better than 66% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
803
Capacity
918
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
87%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong GCSE results, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly excelling in GCSE Attainment 8, which places it in the top 21% nationally. A commendable 71% of students achieve at least a grade 4 in English and Maths, while 56% reach grade 5 or above. However, EBacc entry stands at 42%, indicating room for improvement in offering a broader curriculum. Overall, parent satisfaction appears high, reflecting a positive school environment.
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Last inspected: 24 April 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 52.4 | Top 21% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 71% | Top 36% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 56% | Top 24% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 42% | Top 32% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 31% | Top 32% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British80.8%
White Other7.3%
Asian Indian2.0%
Mixed W+Asian1.7%
Mixed Other1.7%
Asian Other1.2%
Black African1.1%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
Other0.4%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.2%
White Irish0.2%
traveller_irish0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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52.09863, 0.27195 · CB21 4JB
School details
Local authorityCambridgeshire
RegionEast of England
URN136442
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.lvc.org
Frequently asked questions
What is Linton Village College rated by Ofsted?
Linton Village College was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 24 April 2024.
Is Linton Village College a good school?
Linton Village College scores 66.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 34% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Linton Village College in GCSEs?
Linton Village College achieved an Attainment 8 score of 52.4. 71% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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