Sawston Village College

Details

Age Range11-16 years
GenderMixed
TypeAcademy, Academy converter
Religious CharacterNone
Local AuthorityCambridgeshire
AddressNew Road, CB22 3BP
URN136775

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
Start DateOfsted 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

Secondary Results

Secondary Results 2024
TypeScore
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
TypeScore
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
TypeScore
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 Applications366
As first preference244
As second preference70
As third preference50
Total Offers Made233
first preference offers220
second preference offers11
third preference offers2
first preference v offers 1.09%
Total Applications367
As first preference238
As second preference87
As third preference34
Total Offers Made236
first preference offers218
second preference offers17
third preference offers1
first preference v offers 1.15%
Total Applications394
As first preference264
As second preference88
As third preference33
Total Offers Made236
first preference offers230
second preference offers6
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.15%
Total Applications369
As first preference262
As second preference72
As third preference31
Total Offers Made237
first preference offers228
second preference offers8
third preference offers1
first preference v offers 1.03%
Total Applications337
As first preference226
As second preference78
As third preference26
Total Offers Made237
first preference offers220
second preference offers17
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.03%
Total Applications306
As first preference203
As second preference68
As third preference29
Total Offers Made205
first preference offers197
second preference offers8
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.20%
Total Applications333
As first preference245
As second preference56
As third preference28
Total Offers Made208
first preference offers205
second preference offers3
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.12%
Total Applications321
As first preference222
As second preference67
As third preference25
Total Offers Made208
first preference offers199
second preference offers7
third preference offers2
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications259
As first preference178
As second preference54
As third preference22
Total Offers Made188
first preference offers178
second preference offers9
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.03%
Total Applications283
As first preference201
As second preference48
As third preference31
Total Offers Made204
first preference offers196
second preference offers8
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.11%
Total Applications285
As first preference227
As second preference37
As third preference17
Total Offers Made207
first preference offers204
second preference offers3
third preference offers0

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree52%
agree39%
disagree6%
strongly disagree2%
don't know1%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree55%
agree38%
disagree6%
strongly disagree1%
don't know1%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree34%
agree50%
disagree13%
strongly disagree0%
don't know4%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree14%
agree6%
disagree4%
strongly disagree2%
don't know7%
not applicable67%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree28%
agree47%
disagree20%
strongly disagree4%
don't know1%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree44%
agree20%
disagree8%
strongly disagree3%
don't know1%
not applicable25%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes23%
no78%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree41%
agree40%
disagree10%
strongly disagree6%
dont know3%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree54%
agree34%
disagree6%
strongly disagree1%
don't know4%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree49%
agree42%
disagree6%
strongly disagree1%
don't know1%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree46%
agree43%
disagree7%
strongly disagree2%
don't know1%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree63%
agree33%
disagree2%
strongly disagree0%
don't know1%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree69%
agree28%
disagree1%
strongly disagree0%
don't know2%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree50%
agree35%
disagree8%
strongly disagree3%
don't know5%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes92%
no8%

Ethnicity

time period2023-24
white british ethnic origin69.5%
any other white background ethnic origin10.7%
indian ethnic origin4%
white and asian ethnic origin3.1%
chinese ethnic origin2.6%
any other asian background ethnic origin2%
any other mixed background ethnic origin1.7%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin1.1%
white and black african ethnic origin1.1%
african ethnic origin0.6%
time period2022-23
white british ethnic origin72.6%
any other white background ethnic origin9.7%
indian ethnic origin3.1%
white and asian ethnic origin2.7%
any other asian background ethnic origin2%
chinese ethnic origin1.9%
any other mixed background ethnic origin1.8%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin0.9%
white and black african ethnic origin0.9%

Nearby Schools

The Bellbird Primary School

(0.39 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: Link Road, , CB22 3GB