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Bottisham Village College

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

person Mrs Jenny Rankine (Principal)

corporate_fareANGLIAN LEARNING

location_onCambridge, CB25 9DL

language Visit Website phone 01223811250

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Ofsted

Requires improvement

Inspected 2024

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Students

1,400

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Attainment 8

50.7

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GCSE Rank

#21 in Cambridgeshire

#1,045 of 4,024 nationally

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Bottisham Village College is a Academy converter secondary school in Cambridge, serving ages 11-16. Currently Requires Improvement according to Ofsted — the school is working to raise standards.

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School Summary

Bottisham Village College is an academy converter in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, admitting pupils aged 11-16. It is part of ANGLIAN LEARNING. The school has approximately 1,396 pupils on roll, of whom 21% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2026, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 50.7, placing the school #21 in Cambridgeshire and #1,045 of 4,024 nationally. 53.40% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 28.8% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

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

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.8× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 17.2:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 1.3 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2026

Attainment 8 Score

50.7

across 8 GCSE slots

Grade 5+ E&M

53.40%

Grade 4+ E&M

71.00%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)28.8%

5+ GCSEs (4+ incl. E&M)67.60%

Triple Science Entry40.30%

EBacc Slot Score15.1 / 30

2025

Attainment 8 Score

51.1

across 8 GCSE slots

Grade 5+ E&M

57.70%

Grade 4+ E&M

77.10%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)26.7%

Entering EBacc38.20%

EBacc APS4.53

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.12

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

50.8

Grade 5+ E&M

51.80%

Entering EBacc43.40%

EBacc APS4.63

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.01

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

47.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc37%

EBacc APS4.29

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.27

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

53.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc39%

EBacc APS4.72

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.18

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

51.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc58%

EBacc APS4.71

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.06

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

50.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc65%

EBacc APS4.62

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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.

2026

Stayed in Education / Employment

93.1%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)84.3%

Apprenticeships5.5%

Employment3.3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4.4%

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)87%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)90%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

98%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)88%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)91%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

98%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)89%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

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Ranking History & Trajectory

National & Local Authority position based on DfE performance data · Methodology

Year	Secondary Overall (Nat)	LA Rank	GCSE Attainment	Progress 8 Rank
2026	#909 / 4,024	#18	#1,045	#1
2025	#1,007 / 3,948	#17	#972	#1
2024	#880 / 4,450	#16	#1,016	#1,302
2023	#1,040 / 4,321	#21	#1,507	#1,460
2022	#786 / 4,199	#16	#1,019	#881
2019	#785 / 2,711	#14	#779	#963
2018	#891 / 2,537	#12	#765	#1,185

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

26 March 2024

Inspection Report

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14 June 2012

Inspection Report

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14 February 2012

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2024-03-26

S5 Inspection EIF

Requires improvement

Education

Requires improvement

Behaviour

Requires improvement

Development

Good

Leadership

Requires improvement

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2012-06-14

S5 Inspection EIF

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

2007-09-26

None EIF

Good

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

1.2%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

0.7%(10 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 1,465 pupils. During this period, there were 17 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 1.2%, 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)	1,465	17	1.2%	7.3%
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,467	20	1.4%	7.8%
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,459	109	7.5%	7.4%
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,452	43	3.0%	7.1%
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,462	79	5.4%	8.2%
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,405	71	5.1%	6.6%
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,400	75	5.4%	6.4%
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,402	43	3.1%	5.9%
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,353	59	4.4%	4.7%
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,343	29	2.2%	4.9%
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,333	15	1.1%	4.4%
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,278	8	0.6%	3.6%
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,276	5	0.4%	1.0%
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,275	16	1.3%	3.9%
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,199	0	0.0%	0.0%
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,199	9	0.8%	3.2%
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,206	9	0.7%	4.2%
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,167	2	0.2%	3.1%
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,167	2	0.2%	3.8%
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,168	23	2.0%	3.8%
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,134	37	3.3%	3.4%
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,135	37	3.3%	3.0%
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,136	16	1.4%	3.7%
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,099	13	1.2%	3.0%
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,101	5	0.5%	3.3%
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,108	12	1.1%	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.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 120 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 95 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 30 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 17 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 13 pupils

Hearing Impairment 9 pupils

Visual Impairment 4 pupils

Physical Disability 2 pupils

Severe Learning Difficulty 1 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.

71%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

73%Positive

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

20%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree15%

agree38%

disagree30%

strongly disagree11%

don't know6%

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

strongly agree24%

agree46%

disagree21%

strongly disagree4%

don't know4%

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

strongly agree22%

agree28%

disagree18%

strongly disagree13%

don't know2%

not applicable17%

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

yes26%

no74%

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

strongly agree22%

agree31%

disagree27%

strongly disagree20%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree26%

agree43%

disagree17%

strongly disagree4%

don't know9%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree28%

agree41%

disagree17%

strongly disagree9%

don't know4%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree25%

agree54%

disagree16%

strongly disagree5%

don't know1%

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

strongly agree37%

agree53%

disagree7%

strongly disagree2%

don't know1%

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

strongly agree50%

agree44%

disagree2%

strongly disagree2%

don't know1%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree29%

agree35%

disagree18%

strongly disagree8%

don't know9%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes65%

no35%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Ranking History & Trajectory

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.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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