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Cambourne Village College
- 3.7 (3 reviews)
- Secondary
- Cambourne CB23 6FR
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Outstanding
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Achievement of pupils | Outstanding |
| Quality of teaching | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: The progress of students is rapid and sustained, regardless of their prior attainment.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Students鈥� behaviour in lessons is exemplary.
Qualifications and Training: Highly ambitious and capable middle leaders have been recruited.
Current Educational Practices: Lesson observations demonstrate the accurate diagnosis by middle and senior leaders.
Strengths and Challenges: Teachers see no barriers to rapid progress for any student.
Opportunities for Involvement: The school aims to develop further engagement through its work as a hub for adult education and creative arts.
Communication: Parents are overwhelmingly supportive of the school鈥檚 work.
Parent Satisfaction: Their appreciation of the school鈥檚 academic work and care for their children is unreservedly positive.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Governors rigorously challenge both school leaders and the Trust itself.
Actions for Quality Improvement: The vision of the Chief Executive and the school鈥檚 founding trust has been matched by appropriate expertise and leadership.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is rare, and dealt with swiftly and very effectively.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Students act in a safe manner; they are very aware of the dangers of the internet.
Extracurricular Offerings: Students have access to a stimulating range of extra-curricular activities.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Students display a love of learning and value their education highly.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Disadvantaged students, those with disabilities, and those who have special educational needs make rapid progress.
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About Us
Cambourne Village College is a top rated, Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Cambridgeshire, East of England.
It has 1380 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 49% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Academy of The Cam Academy Trust, Cambourne Village College, welcomed its first group of 132 Year 7 students in September 2013.
Since then, we have expanded fairly significantly, adding one cohort of students each year until September 2017, when we became a school serving students from kindergarten through grade 16.
Our third Year 11 cohort is preparing for their summer exams as we speak, and we now have 1131 students enrolled.
Since its inception, the College has experienced tremendous success, earning an Outstanding grade from Ofsted and being recognised as both a Leading Edge and a Teaching School.
We are dedicated to helping every one of our students reach their full academic potential while also offering a great extracurricular programme and a welcoming, inclusive environment.
We aim to be able to provide a place for every student who lives in our catchment despite the fact that we are located in the centre of one of the UK's fastest developing cities.
In addition to the additional lodging that was added in 2017, a new wing is scheduled to open in January 2020.
The College is working hard to start offering sixth-form programming in the early 2020s.
We are a welcoming, open-door school where everyone feels included.
We want Cambourne to be proud of us because we are proud to serve this town.
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Since then, we have expanded fairly significantly, adding one cohort of students each year until September 2017, when we became a school serving students from kindergarten through grade 16.
Our third Year 11 cohort is preparing for their summer exams as we speak, and we now have 1131 students enrolled.
Since its inception, the College has experienced tremendous success, earning an Outstanding grade from Ofsted and being recognised as both a Leading Edge and a Teaching School.
We are dedicated to helping every one of our students reach their full academic potential while also offering a great extracurricular programme and a welcoming, inclusive environment.
We aim to be able to provide a place for every student who lives in our catchment despite the fact that we are located in the centre of one of the UK's fastest developing cities.
In addition to the additional lodging that was added in 2017, a new wing is scheduled to open in January 2020.
The College is working hard to start offering sixth-form programming in the early 2020s.
We are a welcoming, open-door school where everyone feels included.
We want Cambourne to be proud of us because we are proud to serve this town.
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Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.33 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 51.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 49% | 28.91% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 71% | 39.33% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 46% | 21.79% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 22% | 12.46% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 29% | 16.17% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.54 | 2.68 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 92.05% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 231 | 147 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 94% | 85.63% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 18% | 23.66% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 29% | 19.85% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 46% | 28.37% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 13.83% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 2.15% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 4.07% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.37 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 55.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 60% | 31.24% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 78% | 41.76% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 57% | 23.32% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 30% | 15.45% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 40% | 18.89% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.05 | 2.95 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 93.65% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 185 | 145 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 94% | 89.83% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 19% | 24.3% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 24% | 22.65% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 49% | 27.38% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 15.65% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 1.6% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 2.2% | 2.13% |
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Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.44 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 52.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 52% 9 | 26.86% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 71% 2 | 38.05% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 53% | 20.1% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 21% 4 | 10.87% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 32% 4 | 14.52% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.66 | 2.57 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 94.38% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 148 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 87.7% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 26.41% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | - | 19.95% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 28.22% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 13.11% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.14% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.57% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.33 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 49.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 43% | 26.03% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 69% | 37.13% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 50% | 19.76% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 17% | 10.26% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 28% | 13.9% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.41 | 2.54 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 85.5% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 152 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 79.09% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 20.76% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 18.06% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 27.12% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 8.35% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.88% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.65% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 26.74% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 37.46% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 20.08% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 12.67% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 13.77% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 82.34% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 163 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 72.56% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 28.41% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 16.75% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 26.63% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 2.97% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 4.41% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.97% | 2.45% |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Cambourne Village College
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
