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Comberton Village College
West Street, Comberton, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB23 7DU, Cambridgeshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
92.0 / 100
Top 8%
Better than 92% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
1,962
Capacity
1,700
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
115%
Summary
With an Outstanding Ofsted rating and a GCSE Attainment 8 score in the top 13% nationally, this secondary school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly with 76% of students achieving a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 90% of respondents recommending the school, although only 30% of students progress to top-third universities. The school also boasts a strong commitment to higher education, with 69% of students continuing to university.
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Last inspected: 19 November 2024Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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. | 55.7 | Top 13% 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%. | 76% | Top 23% 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%. | 59% | Top 20% 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%. | 47% | Top 27% 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%. | 34% | Top 27% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 69% | Above avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 30% | Top 20% |
Based on 244 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (452 responses)
★★★★★4.0
Good range of subjects
97%
Good range of extra-curricular
96%
My child feels safe
92%
School has high expectations
91%
I'd recommend this school
90%
My child is happy
90%
My child makes good progress
90%
School supports development
87%
Progress is communicated
85%
Behaviour is good
85%
School keeps me informed
79%
School responds to concerns
56%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British71.2%
White Other8.8%
Mixed Other3.5%
Mixed W+Asian3.1%
Asian Chinese2.3%
Asian Indian1.8%
Asian Other1.7%
Other1.1%
Black African0.7%
Asian Pakistani0.7%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Black Other0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Location
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52.18481, 0.01077 · CB23 7DU
School details
Local authorityCambridgeshire
RegionEast of England
URN136463
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.combertonvc.org
Frequently asked questions
What is Comberton Village College rated by Ofsted?
Comberton Village College was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 19 November 2024.
Is Comberton Village College a good school?
Comberton Village College scores 92.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 8% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Comberton Village College?
Based on 452 Ofsted Parent View responses, Comberton Village College receives a satisfaction score of 81% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Comberton Village College in GCSEs?
Comberton Village College achieved an Attainment 8 score of 55.7. 76% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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