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Sawston Village College
New Road, Sawston, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB22 3BP, Cambridgeshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
71.7 / 100
Top 28%
Better than 72% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,194
Capacity
1,140
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
105%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong GCSE results, this school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly excelling in GCSE Attainment 8, where it ranks in the top 14% nationally. The percentage of students achieving grade 4 or higher in English and Maths stands at 75%, while 61% achieve grade 5 or above, indicating a robust foundation in core subjects. However, the EBacc entry rate of 54% suggests room for improvement in the breadth of subjects offered.
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Last inspected: 6 November 2013Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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. | 55.5 | Top 14% 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%. | 75% | Top 26% 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%. | 61% | Top 16% 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%. | 54% | Top 15% 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%. | 45% | Top 15% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British67.3%
White Other11.1%
Asian Indian4.7%
Mixed W+Asian3.3%
Asian Chinese3.3%
Asian Other1.8%
Mixed Other1.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.2%
Mixed W+B African1.1%
Other0.8%
Black African0.8%
Asian Pakistani0.5%
White Irish0.3%
Black Other0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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52.12646, 0.16373 · CB22 3BP
School details
Local authorityCambridgeshire
RegionEast of England
URN136775
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.sawstonvc.org
Frequently asked questions
What is Sawston Village College rated by Ofsted?
Sawston Village College was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 6 November 2013.
Is Sawston Village College a good school?
Sawston Village College scores 71.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 28% 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 Sawston Village College in GCSEs?
Sawston Village College achieved an Attainment 8 score of 55.5. 75% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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