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Cromwell Community College

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMrs Jane Horn

corporate_fareTHE ACTIVE LEARNING TRUST LIMITED

location_onChatteris, PE16 6UU

language Visit Website phone 1354692193

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2023

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Students

1,411

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Attainment 8

40.8

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GCSE Rank

#28 in Cambridgeshire

#2,439 of 3,216 nationally

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Cromwell Community College is a Academy converter secondary school in Chatteris, serving ages 4-18. Rated Good by Ofsted. Demand is above capacity (1.3×) — apply through your local authority on time.

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School Summary

Cromwell Community College is an academy converter in Chatteris, Cambridgeshire, admitting pupils aged 4-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of THE ACTIVE LEARNING TRUST LIMITED. The school has approximately 1,524 pupils on roll, of whom 28% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 40.8, placing the school #28 in Cambridgeshire and #2,439 of 3,216 nationally. 38.60% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 12.6% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 17 A-level subjects. 53.4% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 18.5% at A*–A. A-level value added: +0.2 — students made above-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2023. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Good, and leadership and management Good.

The school is oversubscribed — in the most recent cycle, there were 1.3× as many applications as places, making a successful application competitive.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 18.0:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 2 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 3.5 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

40.8

Grade 5+ E&M

38.60%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)12.6%

Entering EBacc28.00%

EBacc APS3.54

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.29

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

41.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc32.00%

EBacc APS3.67

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.15

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

41.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc16%

EBacc APS3.50

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.23

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

44.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc11%

EBacc APS3.66

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc10%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.04

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

44.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc10%

EBacc APS3.64

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.12

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

44.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc9%

EBacc APS3.52

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

90%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)79%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment6%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)85%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment6%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)82%

Apprenticeships8%

Employment7%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)87%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

91%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)82%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)9%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

+0.2

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make above-average progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

B-

Students

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*4.1%

Achieving A*–A18.5%

Achieving A*–B53.4%

VA Banding Above average

Retention rate94.5%

A-level subjects offered17

2024

A-Level Value Added

+0.37

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils do significantly better than expected at A-level.

Avg Grade

B-

Students

Retention rate92.90%

2023

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate98.10%

2022

Avg Grade

B-

Students

Retention rate97.7%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

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Primary Performance Trends (KS2)

2025

R/W/M Expected Standard

LA 57%

Reading-% LA 73%

Writing-% LA 66%

Maths-% LA 71%

Read SS

Maths SS

GPS SS

Progress (0 = national avg)

Read

Write

Maths

2024

R/W/M Expected Standard

LA 56%England 61%

Reading-% LA 73% · Eng 74%

Writing-% LA 66% · Eng 72%

Maths-% LA 70% · Eng 73%

Read SS

Maths SS

GPS SS

Progress (0 = national avg)

Read

Write

Maths

2023

R/W/M Expected Standard

LA 57%England 60%

Reading-% LA 72% · Eng 73%

Writing-% LA 66% · Eng 71%

Maths-% LA 70% · Eng 73%

Read SS

Maths SS

GPS SS

Progress (0 = national avg)

Read

LA 0.5

Write

LA -0.7

Maths

LA -0.2

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

13 September 2023

Inspection Report

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27 September 2016

Inspection Report

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21 January 2016

Inspection Report

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15 May 2015

Inspection Report

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10 February 2015

Inspection Report

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04 September 2012

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

4 Evaluations

2023-09-13

S5 Inspection EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2016-09-27

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2016-01-21

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2015-02-10

None Legacy

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Requires improvement

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

2.7%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

2.0%(31 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

1pupils

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National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,524 pupils. During this period, there were 41 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 2.7%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,524	41	2.7%	7.3%	1
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,531	67	4.4%	7.8%	1
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,472	55	3.7%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,476	39	2.6%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,485	56	3.8%	8.2%	1
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,417	24	1.7%	6.6%	1
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,411	34	2.4%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,413	89	6.3%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,336	45	3.4%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,332	53	4.0%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,335	28	2.1%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,284	66	5.1%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,289	7	0.5%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,284	43	3.3%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,209	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,209	17	1.4%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,208	23	1.9%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,162	6	0.5%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,164	7	0.6%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,159	1	0.1%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,149	9	0.8%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,156	17	1.5%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,164	24	2.1%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,154	9	0.8%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,158	18	1.6%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,160	15	1.3%	3.1%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Specific Learning Difficulty 92 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 42 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 29 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 21 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 18 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 10 pupils

Severe Learning Difficulty 3 pupils

Visual Impairment 3 pupils

Multi-Sensory Impairment 3 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

91.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

91.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

18.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree27%

agree56%

disagree7%

strongly disagree3%

don't know7%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree30%

agree43%

disagree16%

strongly disagree9%

don't know3%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree34%

agree14%

disagree13%

strongly disagree6%

not applicable33%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes16%

no84%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree36%

agree27%

disagree18%

strongly disagree18%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree44%

agree33%

disagree11%

strongly disagree1%

don't know10%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree39%

agree46%

disagree3%

strongly disagree6%

don't know7%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree46%

agree33%

disagree9%

strongly disagree7%

don't know6%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree51%

agree41%

disagree4%

strongly disagree3%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree51%

agree41%

disagree1%

strongly disagree1%

don't know4%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree36%

agree40%

disagree6%

strongly disagree7%

don't know11%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes90%

no10%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Primary Performance Trends (KS2)

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Primary Admission Trends

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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