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Swavesey Village College
Gibraltar Lane, Swavesey, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB24 4RS, Cambridgeshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
88.6 / 100
Top 11%
Better than 89% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
1,246
Capacity
1,350
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
92%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and strong GCSE performance, this secondary school demonstrates a commitment to academic excellence, achieving an Attainment 8 score in the top 16% nationally. A notable 79% of students secure grade 4 or above in English and Maths, while 59% achieve grade 5 or higher, indicating a solid foundation for future studies. The school's LocaleIQ score of 88.6 reflects its competitive standing, making it a strong choice for families in the area.
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Last inspected: 30 January 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. | 54.6 | Top 16% 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%. | 79% | Top 18% 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%. | 56% | Top 17% 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%. | 43% | Top 17% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British74.4%
White Other8.3%
Asian Other3.3%
Mixed W+Asian1.9%
Black African1.7%
Mixed Other1.5%
Black Other1.3%
Asian Chinese1.3%
Mixed W+B African1.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.9%
Other0.8%
Asian Indian0.4%
Asian Bangladeshi0.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
White Irish0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Asian Pakistani0.1%
Location
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52.29489, -0.00557 · CB24 4RS
School details
Local authorityCambridgeshire
RegionEast of England
URN136580
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.swaveseyvc.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Swavesey Village College rated by Ofsted?
Swavesey Village College was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 30 January 2024.
Is Swavesey Village College a good school?
Swavesey Village College scores 88.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 11% 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 Swavesey Village College in GCSEs?
Swavesey Village College achieved an Attainment 8 score of 54.6. 79% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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