Comberton Village College

A not judged academy converter school in Cambridgeshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Comberton Village College.

Cambridge, CB237DU Ofsted: Not Judged Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

56

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
63.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 0.42
English & Maths grade 4+ %
63.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 76.6%
Continue in education or training
47.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 54.0%
Sustained employment
61.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 30.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Not Judged

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Not Judged
Overall effectiveness
Not Judged
Last inspected
19 November 2024
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
West Street
Comberton
Cambridge, CB237DU
Phone
1223262503
Website
combertonvc.org

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
136463
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
West Street, Comberton, Cambridge, CB23 7DU
Website
http://www.combertonvc.org
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
THE CAM ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
1,700 pupils
Setting
Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,930
Free School Meals
11.9% (230 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
8.2% (158 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
92.6%
Good
Persistent Absence
18.2%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
54.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
30.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
3.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
7.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
52%
Quality: Good
Sixth Form Size
255 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
3.0%

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
76.6 (+24.6 vs average)
EBacc Entry:
36.6 (+17.2 vs average)
Attainment 8:
55.8 (+16.3 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.42 (+0.6 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
120 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
241
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,930 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Art & Design (Photography) (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(12 students)
English Language (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(17 students)
Mathematical Studies (Core Maths Qualifications at Level 3)
★★★★ ★
(13 students)
French (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(7 students)
Religious Studies (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(6 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Our overriding aim is for pupils to become caring, confident and capable."

Caring Confident Capable

Head Teacher's Message

I am delighted that you are interested in Comberton Village College, an incredible school which I feel extremely privileged to lead. The school was established in 1960 and was judged Outstanding in all areas by Ofsted in November 2024.

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