Bassingbourn Village College
Details
| Age Range | 11-16 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | None |
| Local Authority | Cambridgeshire |
| Address | South End, SG8 5NJ |
| School Website | www.bassingbournvc.net |
| Telephone | 1763242344 |
| URN | 137427 |
School Census
| Total | 674 |
| Girls/Boys | 323/351 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 47.9%/52.1% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 2.5% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 92 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 5.9% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 27/02/2013 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 27/02/2013 | Good |
| 13/01/2010 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 27/02/2013 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 13/01/2010 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 47.8 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 50.00% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 68.00% |
| Entering EBacc | 25.80% |
| EBacc average point score | 4.21 |
| Progress 8 | -0.14 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 49.9 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 49% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 69% |
| Entering EBacc | 27% |
| EBacc average point score | 4.37 |
| Progress 8 | 0.26 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 53 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 62% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 77% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 4.75 |
| Progress 8 | 0.14 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.21% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 215 |
| As first preference | 119 |
| As second preference | 71 |
| As third preference | 25 |
| Total Offers Made | 116 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 98 |
| second preference offers | 15 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
| first preference v offers | 1.14% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 218 |
| As first preference | 128 |
| As second preference | 66 |
| As third preference | 24 |
| Total Offers Made | 120 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 112 |
| second preference offers | 7 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 180 |
| As first preference | 96 |
| As second preference | 61 |
| As third preference | 22 |
| Total Offers Made | 112 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 96 |
| second preference offers | 16 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 171 |
| As first preference | 109 |
| As second preference | 51 |
| As third preference | 10 |
| Total Offers Made | 119 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 109 |
| second preference offers | 10 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.03% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 166 |
| As first preference | 100 |
| As second preference | 50 |
| As third preference | 15 |
| Total Offers Made | 112 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 97 |
| second preference offers | 11 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
| first preference v offers | 1.12% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 186 |
| As first preference | 119 |
| As second preference | 58 |
| As third preference | 9 |
| Total Offers Made | 116 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 106 |
| second preference offers | 9 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.12% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 192 |
| As first preference | 118 |
| As second preference | 52 |
| As third preference | 19 |
| Total Offers Made | 112 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 105 |
| second preference offers | 7 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.02% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 157 |
| As first preference | 92 |
| As second preference | 53 |
| As third preference | 12 |
| Total Offers Made | 96 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 90 |
| second preference offers | 6 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.01% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 148 |
| As first preference | 98 |
| As second preference | 37 |
| As third preference | 11 |
| Total Offers Made | 104 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 97 |
| second preference offers | 7 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 138 |
| As first preference | 94 |
| As second preference | 32 |
| As third preference | 11 |
| Total Offers Made | 101 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 94 |
| second preference offers | 6 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.01% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 148 |
| As first preference | 98 |
| As second preference | 37 |
| As third preference | 13 |
| Total Offers Made | 110 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 97 |
| second preference offers | 9 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 33% |
| agree | 41% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 12% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 35% |
| agree | 44% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 12% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 17% |
| agree | 46% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 17% |
| don't know | 6% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 6% |
| agree | 8% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 11% |
| don't know | 9% |
| not applicable | 58% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 11% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 31% |
| strongly disagree | 12% |
| don't know | 7% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 26% |
| agree | 24% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 14% |
| don't know | 5% |
| not applicable | 19% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 19% |
| no | 81% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 25% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 21% |
| strongly disagree | 21% |
| dont know | 4% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 25% |
| agree | 44% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 12% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 24% |
| agree | 46% |
| disagree | 15% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 8% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 21% |
| agree | 51% |
| disagree | 17% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 2% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 21% |
| agree | 58% |
| disagree | 15% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 37% |
| agree | 50% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 20% |
| agree | 37% |
| disagree | 23% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 14% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 69% |
| no | 31% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 86.3% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 4.7% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| african ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 88.7% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 3.3% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1% |
| african ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 0.7% |
Nearby Schools
Bassingbourn Primary School
(0.09 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement
Age: 5-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Brook Road, Bassingbourn Cp School, Brook Road, SG8 5NP