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Cambourne Village College
Sheepfold Lane, Cambourne, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB23 6FR, Cambridgeshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
83.8 / 100
Top 16%
Better than 84% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
1,461
Capacity
1,250
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
117%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates strong academic performance, boasting a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 51.7, which places it in the top 24% of schools in the UK. A notable 72% of students achieve grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, while 57% attain grade 5 or above, indicating solid foundational skills. Parent satisfaction is relatively high, with 79% recommending the school, reflecting a positive community environment.
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Last inspected: 11 March 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. | 51.7 | Top 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%. | 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%. | 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%. | 50% | Top 26% 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%. | 35% | Top 26% UK |
Parent View (276 responses)
★★★★★3.5
Good range of subjects
95%
Good range of extra-curricular
92%
My child feels safe
83%
My child is happy
80%
I'd recommend this school
79%
My child makes good progress
78%
School has high expectations
75%
Progress is communicated
73%
Behaviour is good
72%
School supports development
64%
School keeps me informed
64%
School responds to concerns
49%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British52.2%
White Other7.5%
Asian Chinese7.2%
Asian Indian6.1%
Mixed Other4.4%
Asian Other3.4%
Other1.8%
Black African1.8%
Asian Pakistani1.8%
Mixed W+Asian1.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
Black Other0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Location
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52.21827, -0.08273 · CB23 6FR
School details
Local authorityCambridgeshire
RegionEast of England
URN139408
School typeFree schools
Websitewww.cambournevc.org/
Frequently asked questions
What is Cambourne Village College rated by Ofsted?
Cambourne Village College was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 March 2025.
Is Cambourne Village College a good school?
Cambourne Village College scores 83.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 16% 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 Cambourne Village College?
Based on 276 Ofsted Parent View responses, Cambourne Village College receives a satisfaction score of 71% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Cambourne Village College in GCSEs?
Cambourne Village College achieved an Attainment 8 score of 51.7. 72% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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