Cambourne Village College

A outstanding free schools school in Cambridgeshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Cambourne Village College.

Cambridge, CB236FR Ofsted: Outstanding Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

Score not available

Needs all indicators

Performance score unavailable: missing published data for Continue in education or training, Sustained employment

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
60.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: Not used
Raw: 0.3
English & Maths grade 4+ %
59.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: Not used
Raw: 68.8%
Continue in education or training
Not published
Raw: No data published
Sustained employment
Not published
Raw: No data published
Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: Not used
Raw: Outstanding

How we weight each phase

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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

Outstanding
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Last inspected
13 May 2015
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
9

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Sheepfold Lane
Cambourne
Cambridge, CB236FR
Phone
1954284000
Website
cambournevc.org/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
139408
Type
Free schools
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Sheepfold Lane, Cambourne, Cambridge, CB23 6FR
Website
http://www.cambournevc.org/
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
THE CAM ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
1,250 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,380
Free School Meals
15.5% (214 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
4.6% (63 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
91.8%
Good
Persistent Absence
20.2%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
68.8 (+16.8 vs average)
Attainment 8:
49.5 (+10.0 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.3 (+0.5 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
86 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
172
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,380 pupils
11-18

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Aspiring to Excellence RESPECT Inclusive and welcoming Community and partnership with local groups and organisations

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome from Principal Mrs Lynn Mayes. Cambourne Village College opened in 2013 and is an academy of The Cam Academy Trust. The college emphasizes breadth of opportunity, strong examination results, a vibrant extra-curricular offer (music, drama, sports, clubs), and a welcoming, inclusive Village College ethos that serves the whole community, including active adult education and community use of school facilities.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

LGBTQ+ group (We are all made of Molecules) Not Just Black & White

Facilities

Coates Theatre Sixth Form Centre Cambourne Music School for primary musicians (after school hours)

Curriculum Highlights

All pupils study music, drama, dance and art across Key Stage 3 Annual musical theatre productions, termly concerts, the school orchestra, ensembles and choirs Cambourne Music School for primary musicians run by the Music Department after school hours on three evenings per week The arts and performing arts are central to the school culture, with ongoing efforts toward Artsmark Platinum Award

SEND Provision

The school provides safeguarding and well-being provisions including the Hub for mental health support, counselling by fully trained external counsellors (BACP/HCPC registered), and a referral process; pupils can self-refer for counselling or staff can refer; there is access to CAMHS; pastoral support, mentoring (teacher-led and peer mentoring including Mental Health Ambassadors and prefects); a drop-in room for wellbeing; use of external resources and online support; a wellbeing email for staff and pupils; and MyConcern for safeguarding concerns.

Admissions Criteria

Governors establish admission criteria; admissions administration is handled by Cambridgeshire Local Authority; catchment area includes Monkfield Park, The Vine Inter Church, Jeavons Wood, Cambourne & Hardwick Primary School; Year 7 admissions coordinated by the LA with online applications via cambridgeshire.gov.uk or local forms; offers issued by the LA on the National Offer Date (1 March or first working day after); in-year admissions use the LA process; in oversubscribed cases, the school's Admissions Policy criteria are applied; school tours are held and can be booked via the college email.

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