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Soham Village College
Sand Street, Soham, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB7 5AA, Cambridgeshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
84.6 / 100
Top 15%
Better than 85% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
1,432
Capacity
1,350
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
106%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, the school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly in GCSE attainment, where it ranks in the top 25% nationally with an Attainment 8 score of 51.2. Additionally, 73% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, indicating a solid foundation in these core subjects. While the EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 21%, overall parent satisfaction and the school's high LocaleIQ score suggest a positive environment for student growth.
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Last inspected: 19 June 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. | 51.2 | Top 25% 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%. | 73% | Top 32% 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%. | 55% | Top 27% 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%. | 21% | Bottom 43% 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%. | 19% | Bottom 43% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British82.1%
White Other8.7%
Mixed Other1.4%
Mixed W+Asian1.3%
Black African1.1%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.7%
Asian Other0.6%
Other0.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.3%
White Irish0.3%
Asian Indian0.3%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Black Other0.1%
Asian Pakistani0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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52.32966, 0.33905 · CB7 5AA
School details
Local authorityCambridgeshire
RegionEast of England
URN136610
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.sohamvc.org/
Frequently asked questions
What is Soham Village College rated by Ofsted?
Soham Village College was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 19 June 2024.
Is Soham Village College a good school?
Soham Village College scores 84.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 15% 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 Soham Village College in GCSEs?
Soham Village College achieved an Attainment 8 score of 51.2. 73% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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