Details

Age Range11-16 years
GenderMixed
TypeAcademy, Academy converter
Religious CharacterNone
Local AuthorityCambridgeshire
AddressGibraltar Lane, CB24 4RS
URN136580

School Census

Total 1245
Girls/Boys 622/623
Girls/Boys Ratio 50.0%/50.0%
% pupils where English not first language 10.0%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals 156
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 3.4%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections
Start DateOfsted Rating
30/01/2024 Outstanding
16/03/2011 Outstanding
18/10/2006 Good
Inspection Date 30/01/2024
Quality of Education Outstanding
Behaviour and Attitudes Outstanding
Personal Development Outstanding
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Outstanding
Inspection Date 16/03/2011
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Outstanding
Inspection Date 18/10/2006
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Outstanding

Secondary Results

Secondary Results 2024
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 53.5
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 56.60%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 73.50%
Entering EBacc 51.40%
EBacc average point score 4.81
Progress 8 0.55
Secondary Results 2023
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 53.7
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 59%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 75%
Entering EBacc 58%
EBacc average point score 4.87
Progress 8 0.54
Secondary Results 2022
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 58.2
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 68%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 81%
Entering EBacc -
EBacc average point score 5.33
Progress 8 0.64

Secondary Admissions

first preference v offers 1.19%
Total Applications461
As first preference281
As second preference120
As third preference60
Total Offers Made239
first preference offers236
second preference offers3
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.22%
Total Applications470
As first preference279
As second preference107
As third preference84
Total Offers Made234
first preference offers228
second preference offers4
third preference offers2
first preference v offers 1.18%
Total Applications419
As first preference260
As second preference105
As third preference54
Total Offers Made235
first preference offers220
second preference offers12
third preference offers3
first preference v offers 1.11%
Total Applications418
As first preference256
As second preference99
As third preference63
Total Offers Made235
first preference offers230
second preference offers5
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications364
As first preference210
As second preference96
As third preference58
Total Offers Made229
first preference offers210
second preference offers10
third preference offers3
first preference v offers 1.11%
Total Applications424
As first preference266
As second preference92
As third preference66
Total Offers Made242
first preference offers239
second preference offers1
third preference offers2
first preference v offers 1.02%
Total Applications401
As first preference253
As second preference80
As third preference68
Total Offers Made250
first preference offers247
second preference offers2
third preference offers1
first preference v offers 1.04%
Total Applications400
As first preference274
As second preference78
As third preference48
Total Offers Made264
first preference offers264
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.06%
Total Applications457
As first preference279
As second preference99
As third preference79
Total Offers Made268
first preference offers263
second preference offers4
third preference offers1
first preference v offers 1.14%
Total Applications391
As first preference265
As second preference74
As third preference52
Total Offers Made235
first preference offers233
second preference offers2
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.13%
Total Applications461
As first preference308
As second preference95
As third preference58
Total Offers Made275
first preference offers273
second preference offers2
third preference offers0

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree44%
agree38%
disagree12%
strongly disagree6%
don't know0%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree41%
agree45%
disagree9%
strongly disagree5%
don't know1%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree30%
agree46%
disagree12%
strongly disagree8%
don't know4%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree8%
agree16%
disagree5%
strongly disagree7%
don't know7%
not applicable56%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree26%
agree43%
disagree21%
strongly disagree6%
don't know5%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree31%
agree25%
disagree16%
strongly disagree7%
don't know0%
not applicable21%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes20%
no80%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree17%
agree23%
disagree38%
strongly disagree23%
dont know0%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree46%
agree39%
disagree8%
strongly disagree3%
don't know4%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree43%
agree40%
disagree11%
strongly disagree5%
don't know1%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree37%
agree48%
disagree11%
strongly disagree3%
don't know0%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree55%
agree41%
disagree3%
strongly disagree0%
don't know1%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree59%
agree34%
disagree5%
strongly disagree0%
don't know2%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree39%
agree38%
disagree12%
strongly disagree4%
don't know7%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes84%
no16%

Ethnicity

time period2023-24
white british ethnic origin75.3%
any other white background ethnic origin8.9%
any other asian background ethnic origin3%
white and asian ethnic origin1.8%
any other mixed background ethnic origin1.5%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin1.4%
chinese ethnic origin1.3%
any other black background ethnic origin1.2%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin1%
white and black african ethnic origin1%
african ethnic origin1%
time period2022-23
white british ethnic origin76.5%
any other white background ethnic origin9.6%
any other mixed background ethnic origin2%
any other asian background ethnic origin2%
white and asian ethnic origin1.7%
chinese ethnic origin1.2%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin1%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin0.9%
white and black african ethnic origin0.8%
african ethnic origin0.7%
irish ethnic origin0.6%
indian ethnic origin0.6%
any other black background ethnic origin0.6%

Nearby Schools

Swavesey Primary School

(0.17 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 5-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: Middle Watch, , CB24 4RN