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Details

Age Range11-16 years
GenderMixed
TypeAcademy, Academy converter
Religious CharacterNone
Local AuthorityCambridgeshire
AddressLode Road, CB25 9DL
School Websitewww.bottishamvc.org/
Telephone1223811250
URN136677

School Census

Total 1400
Girls/Boys 712/688
Girls/Boys Ratio 50.9%/49.1%
% pupils where English not first language 6.9%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals 263
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 9.9%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections

The latest Ofsted inspection was on 26/03/2024 and the overall effectiveness rating was Requires improvement.

Start DateOfsted Rating
26/03/2024 Requires improvement
14/06/2012 Outstanding
26/09/2007 Good
Inspection Date 26/03/2024
Quality of Education Requires improvement
Behaviour and Attitudes Requires improvement
Personal Development Good
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Requires improvement
Inspection Date 14/06/2012
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Outstanding
Inspection Date 26/09/2007
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Outstanding
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Inspection DateInspection TypeInspection Report
26 March 2024School inspection: Requires ImprovementView
14 June 2012Full inspection: OutstandingView
14 February 2012Academy conversion letterView

Secondary Results

Secondary Results 2024
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 50.8
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 51.80%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 66.40%
Entering EBacc 43.40%
EBacc average point score 4.63
Progress 8 0.12
Secondary Results 2023
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 47.6
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 49%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 66%
Entering EBacc 37%
EBacc average point score 4.29
Progress 8 0.01
Secondary Results 2022
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 53.2
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 55%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 73%
Entering EBacc -
EBacc average point score 4.72
Progress 8 0.27

Secondary Admissions

first preference v offers 1.10%
Total Applications450
As first preference299
As second preference106
As third preference45
Total Offers Made290
first preference offers273
second preference offers11
third preference offers6
first preference v offers 1.10%
Total Applications454
As first preference297
As second preference116
As third preference41
Total Offers Made295
first preference offers271
second preference offers21
third preference offers3
first preference v offers 1.08%
Total Applications437
As first preference297
As second preference101
As third preference37
Total Offers Made293
first preference offers274
second preference offers15
third preference offers4
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications416
As first preference259
As second preference111
As third preference45
Total Offers Made280
first preference offers259
second preference offers10
third preference offers5
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications352
As first preference259
As second preference66
As third preference27
Total Offers Made280
first preference offers259
second preference offers15
third preference offers2
first preference v offers 1.07%
Total Applications403
As first preference275
As second preference89
As third preference39
Total Offers Made268
first preference offers256
second preference offers8
third preference offers4
first preference v offers 1.17%
Total Applications366
As first preference247
As second preference91
As third preference28
Total Offers Made211
first preference offers211
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.14%
Total Applications383
As first preference262
As second preference95
As third preference26
Total Offers Made230
first preference offers229
second preference offers1
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.03%
Total Applications366
As first preference222
As second preference115
As third preference29
Total Offers Made218
first preference offers215
second preference offers3
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.21%
Total Applications372
As first preference249
As second preference93
As third preference30
Total Offers Made205
first preference offers205
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.20%
Total Applications384
As first preference272
As second preference83
As third preference29
Total Offers Made228
first preference offers226
second preference offers2
third preference offers0

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree
27%
agree
44%
disagree
17%
strongly disagree
10%
don't know
1%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree
25%
agree
48%
disagree
16%
strongly disagree
8%
don't know
3%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree
15%
agree
38%
disagree
30%
strongly disagree
11%
don't know
6%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree
6%
agree
14%
disagree
12%
strongly disagree
9%
don't know
8%
not applicable
51%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree
24%
agree
46%
disagree
21%
strongly disagree
4%
don't know
4%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree
22%
agree
28%
disagree
18%
strongly disagree
13%
don't know
2%
not applicable
17%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes
26%
no
74%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree
22%
agree
31%
disagree
27%
strongly disagree
20%
dont know 0%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree
26%
agree
43%
disagree
17%
strongly disagree
4%
don't know
9%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree
28%
agree
41%
disagree
17%
strongly disagree
9%
don't know
4%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree
25%
agree
54%
disagree
16%
strongly disagree
5%
don't know
1%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree
37%
agree
53%
disagree
7%
strongly disagree
2%
don't know
1%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree
50%
agree
44%
disagree
2%
strongly disagree
2%
don't know
1%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree
29%
agree
35%
disagree
18%
strongly disagree
8%
don't know
9%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes
65%
no
35%

Ethnicity

time period 2023-24
white british ethnic origin
77.5%
any other white background ethnic origin
8.9%
indian ethnic origin
2%
white and asian ethnic origin
1.8%
any other mixed background ethnic origin
1.2%
any other asian background ethnic origin
1.2%
chinese ethnic origin
1.1%
white and black african ethnic origin
0.9%
pakistani ethnic origin
0.9%
african ethnic origin
0.9%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin
0.8%
bangladeshi ethnic origin
0.6%
time period 2022-23
white british ethnic origin
79.6%
any other white background ethnic origin
8.2%
white and asian ethnic origin
1.9%
any other mixed background ethnic origin
1.6%
indian ethnic origin
1.6%
pakistani ethnic origin
0.9%
any other asian background ethnic origin
0.9%
african ethnic origin
0.9%
chinese ethnic origin
0.8%
white and black african ethnic origin
0.7%
bangladeshi ethnic origin
0.6%

Nearby Schools

Bottisham Community Primary School

(0.57 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: Beechwood Avenue, , CB25 9BE