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Comberton Village College

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMr Peter Law

corporate_fareTHE CAM ACADEMY TRUST

location_onCambridge, CB23 7DU

language Visit Website phone 1223262503

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Ofsted

Outstanding

Inspected 2024

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Students

1,935

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Attainment 8

55.7

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GCSE Rank

#6 in Cambridgeshire

#424 of 3,216 nationally

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Comberton Village College is a Academy converter secondary school in Cambridge, serving ages 11-18. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted — the highest possible grade. Demand is above capacity (1.2×) — apply through your local authority on time.

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School Summary

Comberton Village College is an academy converter in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of THE CAM ACADEMY TRUST. The school has approximately 1,962 pupils on roll, of whom 12% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 55.7, placing the school #6 in Cambridgeshire and #424 of 3,216 nationally. 58.60% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 37.3% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 28 A-level subjects. 61.7% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 28.8% at A*–A. A-level value added: +0.17 — students made above-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2024. The school's current overall rating is Outstanding. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Outstanding, behaviour and attitudes Outstanding, personal development Outstanding, and leadership and management Outstanding.

The school is oversubscribed — in the most recent cycle, there were 1.2× as many applications as places, making a successful application competitive.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 16.4:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 1.5 per 1,000 pupils per term.

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Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

55.7

Grade 5+ E&M

58.60%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)37.3%

Entering EBacc46.50%

EBacc APS4.96

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.42

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

55.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc49.50%

EBacc APS5.05

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.47

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

56.0

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc56%

EBacc APS5.13

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.51

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

60.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc56%

EBacc APS5.52

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc57%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.56

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

60.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc57%

EBacc APS5.65

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.78

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

60.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc60%

EBacc APS5.56

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

99%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)94%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)1%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

98%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)95%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

98%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)95%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)1%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)93%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

100%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)95%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)SP%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

+0.17

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make above-average progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

B-

Students

179

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*9.7%

Achieving A*–A28.8%

Achieving A*–B61.7%

VA Banding Above average

Retention rate98.3%

A-level subjects offered28

2024

A-Level Value Added

+0.03

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C+

Students

183

Retention rate97.30%

2023

Avg Grade

B-

Students

202

Retention rate97.00%

2022

Avg Grade

Students

200

Retention rate97.5%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

19 November 2024

Inspection Report

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29 September 2020

Inspection Report

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30 April 2015

Inspection Report

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31 January 2013

Inspection Report

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14 February 2012

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2024-11-19

S5 Inspection EIF

Not Judged

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Why no overall grade?

From autumn 2024, Ofsted stopped issuing a single headline grade (Outstanding / Good / RI / Inadequate). Instead, each inspection area is graded individually. This follows a major review after the death of headteacher Ruth Perry in 2023. The overall effectiveness field is left as "Not judged" in the published data.

Education

Outstanding

Behaviour

Outstanding

Development

Outstanding

Leadership

Outstanding

2013-01-31

S5 Inspection EIF

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

2007-10-09

None EIF

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

1.4%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

1.0%(20 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,962 pupils. During this period, there were 28 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 1.4%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,962	28	1.4%	7.3%
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,961	31	1.6%	7.8%
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,926	53	2.8%	7.4%
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,930	26	1.3%	7.1%
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,923	40	2.1%	8.2%
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,927	46	2.4%	6.6%
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,935	44	2.3%	6.4%
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,933	34	1.8%	5.9%
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,943	27	1.4%	4.7%
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,940	37	1.9%	4.9%
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,943	26	1.3%	4.4%
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,950	38	1.9%	3.6%
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,957	5	0.3%	1.0%
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,952	20	1.0%	3.9%
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,906	0	0.0%	0.0%
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,906	16	0.8%	3.2%
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,902	32	1.7%	4.2%
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,803	16	0.9%	3.1%
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,795	20	1.1%	3.8%
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,797	11	0.6%	3.8%
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,652	8	0.5%	3.4%
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,656	17	1.0%	3.0%
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,660	18	1.1%	3.7%
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,676	16	1.0%	3.0%
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,670	15	0.9%	3.3%
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,673	14	0.8%	3.1%

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 96 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 55 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 32 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 19 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 11 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 8 pupils

Hearing Impairment 5 pupils

Physical Disability 4 pupils

Severe Learning Difficulty 2 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

89.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

91.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

16.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree41%

agree43%

disagree9%

strongly disagree4%

don't know4%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree35%

agree43%

disagree15%

strongly disagree3%

don't know4%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree32%

agree24%

disagree9%

strongly disagree5%

don't know2%

not applicable28%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes25%

no75%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree39%

agree36%

disagree14%

strongly disagree9%

dont know2%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree51%

agree39%

disagree5%

strongly disagree1%

don't know4%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree46%

agree43%

disagree5%

strongly disagree2%

don't know3%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree37%

agree46%

disagree11%

strongly disagree4%

don't know2%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree61%

agree35%

disagree2%

don't know2%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree59%

agree37%

disagree2%

don't know2%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree44%

agree42%

disagree7%

strongly disagree3%

don't know5%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes90%

no10%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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