Cottenham Village College

Details

Age Range11-16 years
GenderMixed
TypeAcademy, Academy converter
Religious CharacterNone
Local AuthorityCambridgeshire
AddressHigh Street, CB24 8UA
URN137434

School Census

Total 879
Girls/Boys 417/462
Girls/Boys Ratio 47.4%/52.6%
% pupils where English not first language 8.8%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals 116
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 6.0%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections
Start DateOfsted Rating
17/10/2023 Good
30/10/2019 Requires improvement
Inspection Date 17/10/2023
Quality of Education Good
Behaviour and Attitudes Good
Personal Development Good
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good
Inspection Date 30/10/2019
Quality of Education Good
Behaviour and Attitudes Requires improvement
Personal Development Good
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Requires improvement

Secondary Results

Secondary Results 2024
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 50.8
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 59.40%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 71.80%
Entering EBacc 50.60%
EBacc average point score 4.7
Progress 8 0.26
Secondary Results 2023
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 52.2
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 63%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 76%
Entering EBacc 51%
EBacc average point score 4.8
Progress 8 0.23
Secondary Results 2022
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 57.9
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 70%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 80%
Entering EBacc -
EBacc average point score 5.42
Progress 8 0.45

Secondary Admissions

first preference v offers 1.03%
Total Applications291
As first preference163
As second preference78
As third preference50
Total Offers Made177
first preference offers158
second preference offers15
third preference offers4
first preference v offers 1.08%
Total Applications256
As first preference154
As second preference62
As third preference40
Total Offers Made179
first preference offers142
second preference offers27
third preference offers10
first preference v offers 1.02%
Total Applications250
As first preference151
As second preference69
As third preference30
Total Offers Made173
first preference offers148
second preference offers21
third preference offers4
first preference v offers 1.03%
Total Applications244
As first preference156
As second preference59
As third preference29
Total Offers Made176
first preference offers151
second preference offers19
third preference offers3
first preference v offers 1.01%
Total Applications268
As first preference167
As second preference69
As third preference32
Total Offers Made177
first preference offers165
second preference offers10
third preference offers2
first preference v offers 1.12%
Total Applications290
As first preference181
As second preference76
As third preference33
Total Offers Made170
first preference offers161
second preference offers7
third preference offers2
first preference v offers 1.13%
Total Applications266
As first preference169
As second preference69
As third preference28
Total Offers Made175
first preference offers150
second preference offers21
third preference offers4
first preference v offers 1.02%
Total Applications252
As first preference166
As second preference56
As third preference30
Total Offers Made176
first preference offers162
second preference offers12
third preference offers2
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications230
As first preference149
As second preference53
As third preference28
Total Offers Made163
first preference offers149
second preference offers10
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications211
As first preference128
As second preference59
As third preference24
Total Offers Made157
first preference offers128
second preference offers21
third preference offers1
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications229
As first preference123
As second preference75
As third preference31
Total Offers Made146
first preference offers123
second preference offers15
third preference offers0

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree10%
agree50%
disagree20%
strongly disagree20%
don't know0%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree10%
agree70%
disagree10%
strongly disagree10%
don't know0%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree10%
agree50%
disagree40%
strongly disagree0%
don't know0%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree0%
agree10%
disagree0%
strongly disagree0%
don't know10%
not applicable80%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree10%
agree30%
disagree40%
strongly disagree20%
don't know0%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree10%
agree10%
disagree30%
strongly disagree20%
don't know10%
not applicable20%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes0%
no0%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree0%
agree0%
disagree0%
strongly disagree0%
dont know0%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree30%
agree30%
disagree20%
strongly disagree10%
don't know10%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree30%
agree20%
disagree30%
strongly disagree10%
don't know10%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree20%
agree40%
disagree40%
strongly disagree0%
don't know0%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree30%
agree40%
disagree10%
strongly disagree10%
don't know10%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree20%
agree70%
disagree0%
strongly disagree0%
don't know10%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree20%
agree30%
disagree20%
strongly disagree10%
don't know20%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes60%
no40%

Ethnicity

time period2023-24
white british ethnic origin76.7%
any other white background ethnic origin8.9%
any other mixed background ethnic origin2.7%
white and asian ethnic origin2.1%
african ethnic origin1.7%
indian ethnic origin1.4%
any other asian background ethnic origin1.1%
white and black african ethnic origin1%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin0.9%
gypsy roma ethnic origin0.8%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin0.7%
time period2022-23
white british ethnic origin76.8%
any other white background ethnic origin8.9%
any other mixed background ethnic origin2.7%
white and asian ethnic origin2.3%
indian ethnic origin1.3%
african ethnic origin1.3%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin1%
white and black african ethnic origin1%
any other asian background ethnic origin1%
chinese ethnic origin0.7%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin0.7%

Nearby Schools

The Centre School

(0.00 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 11-19, Gender: Mixed

Address: High Street, , CB24 8UA

Cottenham Primary School

(0.37 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 5-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: Lambs Lane, , CB24 8TA