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Soham Village College
- 3.5 (2 reviews)
- Secondary
- Soham CB7 5AA
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Outstanding
| The quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils achieve very highly
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour is exemplary, lessons progress free from disruption
Qualifications and Training: Teachers have excellent subject knowledge
Strengths and Challenges: Teachers use knowledge to explain things with precision
Opportunities for Involvement: Myriad of opportunities for involvement in events
Communication: Parents can use Ofsted Parent View
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders trusted to do their jobs without burdensome oversight
Actions for Quality Improvement: Curriculum is highly ambitious for all pupils
Managing Bullying and Safety: Safeguarding arrangements are effective
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Values such as tolerance, democracy, and respect are embedded
Extracurricular Offerings: Extensive range of sports, creative, and general interest activities
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Pupils enthusiastically take advantage of all that is available
Career Counselling Services: Precisely planned offer of careers education woven through the curriculum
Preparation for Sixth Form: Pupils make well-informed choices about their next steps
Managing and Supporting SEND: Pupils with SEND are very effectively supported
Subjects Offered: English, mathematics, history, modern foreign languages, art and physical education
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Soham Village College is a top rated, Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Cambridgeshire, East of England.
It has 1413 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 58% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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It's a pleasure to study and work at Soham Village College. Our teams of skilled, dedicated instructors and associate staff members contribute to the development of a positive work environment. Students have very positive attitudes toward learning, and staff-student relationships are a hallmark of the school. It is obvious that students enjoy learning, and effective teaching inspires students to study. As a result, students behave well in class and during social interactions. We take great satisfaction in providing our pupils with a wide variety of educational and extracurricular options. We aim for greatness both within and outside the classroom, and we are proud of the accomplishments of all of our students, regardless of their aptitude or area of interest. Our GCSE results have been consistently outstanding, and we have achieved excellent progress in all areas of the curriculum鈥攊ncluding science, math, and English. The school's "academic excellence" was referred to in Ofsted's most recent report. We are eager to welcome you in the near future and are hopeful that you will wish to be a member of our school community.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
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| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-18 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.8 | - | 15.4 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 58% | 98% | 43% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 35.00% | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
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 | 0.83 | 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 | 55.0 | 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 | 58% | 28.91% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 78% | 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 | 23% | 21.79% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 18% | 12.46% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 21% | 16.17% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.75 | 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 | 98% | 92.05% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 282 | 147 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 85.63% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 25% | 23.66% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 10% | 19.85% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 55% | 28.37% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 13.83% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 2.15% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 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 | 0.6 | 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 | 57.5 | 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 | 62% | 31.24% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 82% | 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 | 26% | 23.32% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 22% | 15.45% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 24% | 18.89% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.95 | 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 | 267 | 145 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 90% | 89.83% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 33% | 24.3% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 16% | 22.65% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 40% | 27.38% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 15.65% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 1.6% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2.2% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
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 | 0.43 | 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 | 52.1 | 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% 4 | 26.86% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 75% 1 | 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 | 25% | 20.1% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 16% 5 | 10.87% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 22% 4 | 14.52% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.44 | 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 | 95% | 94.38% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 252 | 148 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 87% | 87.7% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 33% | 26.41% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 9% | 19.95% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 46% | 28.22% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 13.11% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 3.14% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 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 | 0.41 | 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 | 53.9 | 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 | 53% 13 | 26.03% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 74% 9 | 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 | 29% | 19.76% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 21% 1 | 10.26% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 26% 2 | 13.9% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.68 | 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 | 95% | 85.5% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 250 | 152 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 84% | 79.09% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 29% | 20.76% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 18.06% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 46% | 27.12% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 8.35% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 2.88% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 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 | 0.1 | 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 | 48.3 | 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 | 40% | 26.74% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 65% | 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 | 29% | 20.08% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 20% | 12.67% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 24% | 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 | 94% | 82.34% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 269 | 163 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 90% | 72.56% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 32% | 28.41% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 16% | 16.75% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 41% | 26.63% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 2.97% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 4.41% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 3.97% | 2.45% |
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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 Soham Village College
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
