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Impington Village College
New Road, Impington, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB24 9LX, Cambridgeshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
93.3 / 100
Top 7%
Better than 93% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
1,449
Capacity
1,370
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
106%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and a strong GCSE Attainment 8 score of 58.6, this secondary school demonstrates excellent academic performance, particularly with 75% of students entering the EBacc and 66% achieving grade 5 or above in English and Maths. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 90% recommending the school, although only 56% of students progress to university, with 19% attending top-third institutions. Overall, it stands out as a top choice in Cambridgeshire, outperforming 93% of schools nationally.
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Last inspected: 11 February 2025Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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. | 58.6 | Top 9% 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%. | 78% | 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%. | 66% | Top 12% 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%. | 75% | Top 6% 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%. | 61% | Top 6% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 56% | Average |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 19% | Average |
Based on 79 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (211 responses)
★★★★4.1
Good range of subjects
97%
Good range of extra-curricular
93%
My child feels safe
91%
My child is happy
90%
School keeps me informed
90%
I'd recommend this school
90%
School has high expectations
87%
Progress is communicated
87%
My child makes good progress
84%
Behaviour is good
83%
School supports development
82%
School responds to concerns
66%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British64.8%
White Other16.2%
Mixed Other3.3%
Asian Chinese2.7%
Mixed W+Asian2.3%
Asian Other2.0%
Asian Indian1.6%
Black African1.3%
Other1.2%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Asian Pakistani0.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.6%
Asian Bangladeshi0.6%
Black Other0.3%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
White Irish0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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52.24769, 0.11696 · CB24 9LX
School details
Local authorityCambridgeshire
RegionEast of England
URN137826
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.impington.cambs.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Impington Village College rated by Ofsted?
Impington Village College was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 February 2025.
Is Impington Village College a good school?
Impington Village College scores 93.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 7% 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 Impington Village College?
Based on 211 Ofsted Parent View responses, Impington Village College receives a satisfaction score of 81% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Impington Village College in GCSEs?
Impington Village College achieved an Attainment 8 score of 58.6. 78% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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