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Cromwell Community College
Wenny Road, Chatteris, Cambridgeshire, PE16 6UU, Cambridgeshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
30.0 / 100
Bottom 30%
Better than 30% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,524
Capacity
1,370
Ages
4–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
111%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this all-through school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 65% of students progressing to university, including 30% attending top-third institutions. While GCSE Attainment 8 scores are slightly below the national average at 40.8, the school has a commendable 58% of students achieving grade 4 or higher in English and Maths. However, the LocaleIQ score indicates it performs better than only 30% of schools, suggesting there may be areas for improvement.
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Last inspected: 13 September 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. | 40.8 | Bottom 24% 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%. | 58% | Bottom 30% 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%. | 39% | Bottom 37% 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%. | 28% | Bottom 34% 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%. | 15% | Bottom 34% 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%. | 65% | Above avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 30% | Top 20% |
Based on 63 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British82.7%
White Other8.5%
Mixed W+Asian1.4%
Asian Indian1.4%
Black African1.0%
Asian Other0.9%
Mixed Other0.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.7%
Gypsy/Roma0.4%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Black Other0.3%
White Irish0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Other0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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52.45008, 0.05261 · PE16 6UU
School details
Local authorityCambridgeshire
RegionEast of England
URN138177
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.cromwellcc.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Cromwell Community College rated by Ofsted?
Cromwell Community College was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 13 September 2023.
Is Cromwell Community College a good school?
Cromwell Community College scores 30.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 30% 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 Cromwell Community College in GCSEs?
Cromwell Community College achieved an Attainment 8 score of 40.8. 58% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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