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Bottisham Village College
Lode Road, Bottisham, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB25 9DL, Cambridgeshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
17.4 / 100
Bottom 17%
Better than 17% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
1,465
Capacity
1,500
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score placing it in the top 25% nationally, this school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly in English and Maths where 77% of students achieve grade 4 or above. However, it currently has an Ofsted rating of "Requires Improvement," indicating areas that need development. Additionally, the LocaleIQ score suggests it performs better than only 17% of schools, which may be a consideration for parents.
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Last inspected: 26 March 2024Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
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. | 51.1 | 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%. | 77% | Top 21% 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%. | 58% | Top 21% 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%. | 38% | Top 33% 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%. | 30% | Top 33% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British74.7%
White Other8.6%
Asian Indian2.2%
Asian Other1.9%
Mixed W+Asian1.8%
Mixed Other1.6%
Asian Chinese1.6%
Black African1.4%
Asian Pakistani1.2%
Mixed W+B African1.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.0%
Asian Bangladeshi0.5%
White Irish0.2%
Other0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Black Other0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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52.22499, 0.25510 · CB25 9DL
School details
Local authorityCambridgeshire
RegionEast of England
URN136677
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.bottishamvc.org/
Frequently asked questions
What is Bottisham Village College rated by Ofsted?
Bottisham Village College was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 26 March 2024.
Is Bottisham Village College a good school?
Bottisham Village College scores 17.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 17% 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 Bottisham Village College in GCSEs?
Bottisham Village College achieved an Attainment 8 score of 51.1. 77% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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