Swavesey Village College

A outstanding academy converter school in Cambridgeshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Swavesey Village College.

Cambridge, CB244RS Ofsted: Outstanding Age 11-16 Mixed intake
Back to School Search

Performance Score

Overall school rating

72

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
66.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 0.55
English & Maths grade 4+ %
63.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 75.9%
Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Outstanding

How we weight each phase

Tap to toggle

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

Outstanding
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Last inspected
30 January 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
Gibraltar Lane
Swavesey
Cambridge, CB244RS
Phone
1954230366
Website
swaveseyvc.co.uk

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding
View on Google Maps Get Directions

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
136580
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Address
Gibraltar Lane, Swavesey, Cambridge, CB24 4RS
Website
http://www.swaveseyvc.co.uk
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
MERIDIAN TRUST
Capacity
1,350 pupils
Setting
Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,253
Free School Meals
14.4% (180 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.6% (45 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
91.3%
Good
Persistent Absence
22.3%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
75.9 (+23.9 vs average)
EBacc Entry:
40.6 (+21.2 vs average)
Attainment 8:
53.5 (+14.0 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.55 (+0.7 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
35 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
209
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,253 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

The Pursuit of Excellence Valuing People Achievement For All A High Quality Learning Environment Extending the Boundaries of Learning

Head Teacher's Message

Swavesey Village College is a high achieving 11-16 school. It aims to provide an inspirational environment where the needs of every child are catered for and students are helped to fulfil their potential. The school was judged Outstanding by Ofsted in June 2024, with strong academic results and a broad curriculum including vocational subjects such as Engineering, Computing, Construction and Hair and Beauty. The arts and sport provision has been recognised by the Arts Council and AfPE. The school emphasises co-curricular activities and community links, and is part of the Meridian Trust (formerly Cambridge Meridian Academies Trust).

Curriculum Highlights

Child Development Computer Science Construction Creative iMedia Engineering Enterprise Food and Nutrition Hair and Beauty Health and Social Care Design Technology

Other Secondary Schools in Cambridgeshire

Compare with nearby schools

View all Secondary schools in Cambridgeshire