Sawston Village College
Details
| Age Range | 11-16 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | None |
| Local Authority | Cambridgeshire |
| Address | New Road, CB22 3BP |
| School Website | www.sawstonvc.org |
| Telephone | 1223712777 |
| URN | 136775 |
School Census
| Total | 1171 |
| Girls/Boys | 575/596 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 49.1%/50.9% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 10.5% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 146 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 13.5% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 06/11/2013 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 06/11/2013 | Good |
| 05/11/2008 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 06/11/2013 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 05/11/2008 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 60.3 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 72.80% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 82.00% |
| Entering EBacc | 55.30% |
| EBacc average point score | 5.6 |
| Progress 8 | 0.87 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 58.3 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 64% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 76% |
| Entering EBacc | 47% |
| EBacc average point score | 5.44 |
| Progress 8 | 0.74 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 58 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 63% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 79% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 5.41 |
| Progress 8 | 0.4 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.11% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 366 |
| As first preference | 244 |
| As second preference | 70 |
| As third preference | 50 |
| Total Offers Made | 233 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 220 |
| second preference offers | 11 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.09% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 367 |
| As first preference | 238 |
| As second preference | 87 |
| As third preference | 34 |
| Total Offers Made | 236 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 218 |
| second preference offers | 17 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.15% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 394 |
| As first preference | 264 |
| As second preference | 88 |
| As third preference | 33 |
| Total Offers Made | 236 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 230 |
| second preference offers | 6 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.15% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 369 |
| As first preference | 262 |
| As second preference | 72 |
| As third preference | 31 |
| Total Offers Made | 237 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 228 |
| second preference offers | 8 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.03% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 337 |
| As first preference | 226 |
| As second preference | 78 |
| As third preference | 26 |
| Total Offers Made | 237 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 220 |
| second preference offers | 17 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.03% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 306 |
| As first preference | 203 |
| As second preference | 68 |
| As third preference | 29 |
| Total Offers Made | 205 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 197 |
| second preference offers | 8 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.20% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 333 |
| As first preference | 245 |
| As second preference | 56 |
| As third preference | 28 |
| Total Offers Made | 208 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 205 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.12% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 321 |
| As first preference | 222 |
| As second preference | 67 |
| As third preference | 25 |
| Total Offers Made | 208 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 199 |
| second preference offers | 7 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 259 |
| As first preference | 178 |
| As second preference | 54 |
| As third preference | 22 |
| Total Offers Made | 188 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 178 |
| second preference offers | 9 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.03% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 283 |
| As first preference | 201 |
| As second preference | 48 |
| As third preference | 31 |
| Total Offers Made | 204 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 196 |
| second preference offers | 8 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.11% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 285 |
| As first preference | 227 |
| As second preference | 37 |
| As third preference | 17 |
| Total Offers Made | 207 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 204 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 52% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 55% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 34% |
| agree | 50% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 14% |
| agree | 6% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 7% |
| not applicable | 67% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 28% |
| agree | 47% |
| disagree | 20% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 1% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 44% |
| agree | 20% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 1% |
| not applicable | 25% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 23% |
| no | 78% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 41% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| dont know | 3% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 54% |
| agree | 34% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 49% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 46% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 1% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 63% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 69% |
| agree | 28% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 50% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 5% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 92% |
| no | 8% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 69.5% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 10.7% |
| indian ethnic origin | 4% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 3.1% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 2.6% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 2% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| african ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 72.6% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 9.7% |
| indian ethnic origin | 3.1% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2.7% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 2% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.9% |
Nearby Schools
The Bellbird Primary School
(0.39 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Link Road, , CB22 3GB