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Melbourn Village College
The Moor, Melbourn, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 6EF, Cambridgeshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
4.0 / 100
Bottom 4%
Better than 4% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
585
Capacity
740
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
79%
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 42.3, the school ranks in the top 69% nationally, though only 52% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths. Parent satisfaction appears to be low, with only 43% recommending the school, and Ofsted has rated it as requiring improvement, indicating there may be areas that need attention. Overall, while there are some positive academic results, potential parents should weigh these alongside the concerns highlighted in the Ofsted report and parent feedback.
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Last inspected: 13 May 2025Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: Requires improvementBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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. | 42.3 | Bottom 31% 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%. | 52% | Bottom 18% 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%. | 38% | Bottom 33% 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%. | 29% | Bottom 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%. | 20% | Bottom 46% UK |
Parent View (189 responses)
★★★★★2.8
Good range of extra-curricular
82%
My child feels safe
70%
My child is happy
68%
Good range of subjects
67%
Progress is communicated
65%
My child makes good progress
58%
School supports development
57%
School has high expectations
55%
Behaviour is good
50%
School keeps me informed
49%
School responds to concerns
45%
I'd recommend this school
43%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British86.0%
White Other5.0%
Mixed Other1.9%
Mixed W+Asian1.7%
Asian Other1.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.9%
Black African0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Asian Indian0.2%
Other0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Location
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52.08765, 0.01850 · SG8 6EF
School details
Local authorityCambridgeshire
RegionEast of England
URN137527
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.melbournvc.org
Frequently asked questions
What is Melbourn Village College rated by Ofsted?
Melbourn Village College was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 13 May 2025.
Is Melbourn Village College a good school?
Melbourn Village College scores 4.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 4% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Melbourn Village College?
Based on 189 Ofsted Parent View responses, Melbourn Village College receives a satisfaction score of 56% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Melbourn Village College in GCSEs?
Melbourn Village College achieved an Attainment 8 score of 42.3. 52% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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