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Bassingbourn Village College
South End, Bassingbourn, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 5NJ, Cambridgeshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
56.3 / 100
Top 44%
Better than 56% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
658
Capacity
625
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
105%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, achieving a GCSE Attainment 8 score that places it in the top 41% nationally. A notable 72% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, while more than half secure grade 5 or higher in these core subjects. However, the EBacc entry rate stands at 37%, which may be lower than some parents prefer.
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Last inspected: 27 February 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. | 47.5 | Top 41% 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%. | 72% | Top 33% 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%. | 52% | Top 32% 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%. | 37% | Top 46% 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%. | 24% | Top 46% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British82.4%
White Other5.2%
Mixed W+Asian1.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.1%
Asian Other1.1%
Mixed Other0.8%
Black African0.6%
Gypsy/Roma0.5%
Other0.5%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
White Irish0.3%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
Black Other0.2%
Asian Indian0.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Location
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52.07542, -0.05962 · SG8 5NJ
School details
Local authorityCambridgeshire
RegionEast of England
URN137427
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.bassingbournvc.net
Frequently asked questions
What is Bassingbourn Village College rated by Ofsted?
Bassingbourn Village College was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 27 February 2013.
Is Bassingbourn Village College a good school?
Bassingbourn Village College scores 56.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 44% 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 Bassingbourn Village College in GCSEs?
Bassingbourn Village College achieved an Attainment 8 score of 47.5. 72% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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