Sawston Village College

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Cambridge, CB223BP Ofsted: Good Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

72

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
73.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 0.87
English & Maths grade 4+ %
67.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 83.5%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

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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

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
6 November 2013
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
New Road
Sawston
Cambridge, CB223BP
Phone
1223712777
Website
sawstonvc.org

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
136775
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Address
New Road, Sawston, Cambridge, CB22 3BP
Website
http://www.sawstonvc.org
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
ANGLIAN LEARNING
Capacity
1,140 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
1,162
Free School Meals
14.6% (170 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.8% (33 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
92.2%
Good
Persistent Absence
18.1%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
83.5 (+31.5 vs average)
EBacc Entry:
47.6 (+28.2 vs average)
Attainment 8:
60.3 (+20.8 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.87 (+1.1 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
32 pupils
Average
Pupils per Year Group
194
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,162 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Unlock potential Create opportunity Achieve excellence Achieved to their highest academic potential Embraced all available opportunities Learned how to value, respect and care for each other Taken responsibility to support their school and the wider community Developed the essential skills and confidence to be successful

Head Teacher's Message

Sawston Village College is an 1130-pupil 11-16 mixed academy, part of Anglian Learning; a proud and happy College committed to inclusive, comprehensive education for all, with pupils and staff working hard together to achieve excellent academic outcomes.

Facilities

30 acres of classrooms state of the art laboratories extensive sports facilities

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