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Cottenham Village College
High Street, Cottenham, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB24 8UA, Cambridgeshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
67.2 / 100
Top 33%
Better than 67% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
877
Capacity
900
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
97%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates strong performance, achieving a GCSE Attainment 8 score in the top 23% nationally. The percentage of students attaining grade 4 or higher in English and Maths stands at 75%, while 57% secure grade 5 or above, indicating solid academic outcomes. Additionally, the school has a commendable EBacc entry rate of 67%, reflecting a commitment to a broad curriculum.
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Last inspected: 17 October 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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. | 52.0 | Top 23% 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 25% 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%. | 57% | Top 23% 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%. | 67% | Top 13% 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%. | 47% | Top 13% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British74.7%
White Other9.1%
Mixed Other2.9%
Mixed W+Asian2.4%
Black African2.1%
Asian Other1.8%
Asian Indian1.8%
Mixed W+B African1.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.7%
Other0.7%
Gypsy/Roma0.5%
Black Other0.3%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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52.28256, 0.12503 · CB24 8UA
School details
Local authorityCambridgeshire
RegionEast of England
URN137434
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.astreacottenham.org/
Frequently asked questions
What is Cottenham Village College rated by Ofsted?
Cottenham Village College was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 17 October 2023.
Is Cottenham Village College a good school?
Cottenham Village College scores 67.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 33% 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 Cottenham Village College in GCSEs?
Cottenham Village College achieved an Attainment 8 score of 52.0. 75% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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