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Cambourne Village College

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

person Mrs Lynn Mayes (Principal)

corporate_fareTHE CAM ACADEMY TRUST

location_onCambridge, CB23 6FR

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Ofsted

Outstanding

Inspected 2025

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Students

1,305

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Attainment 8

53.7

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GCSE Rank

#15 in Cambridgeshire

#702 of 4,024 nationally

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Cambourne Village College is a Free schools secondary school in Cambridge, serving ages 11-18. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted — the highest possible grade. Demand is above capacity (1.2×) — apply through your local authority on time.

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School Summary

Cambourne Village College is a free schools in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It is part of THE CAM ACADEMY TRUST. The school has approximately 1,626 pupils on roll, of whom 17% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2026, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 53.7, placing the school #15 in Cambridgeshire and #702 of 4,024 nationally. 59.30% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 35.7% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2025. The school's current overall rating is Outstanding. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Outstanding, behaviour and attitudes Outstanding, personal development Outstanding, and leadership and management Outstanding.

The school is oversubscribed — in the most recent cycle, there were 1.2× as many applications as places, making a successful application competitive.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 17.3:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 3.1 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)

2026

Attainment 8 Score

53.7

across 8 GCSE slots

Grade 5+ E&M

59.30%

Grade 4+ E&M

76.70%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)35.7%

5+ GCSEs (4+ incl. E&M)73.80%

Triple Science Entry34.20%

EBacc Slot Score16.5 / 30

2025

Attainment 8 Score

51.7

across 8 GCSE slots

Grade 5+ E&M

56.90%

Grade 4+ E&M

72.20%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)29.9%

Entering EBacc50.40%

EBacc APS4.66

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.3

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

49.5

Grade 5+ E&M

52.90%

Entering EBacc44.50%

EBacc APS4.42

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.33

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

51.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc46%

EBacc APS4.54

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.37

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

55.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc57%

EBacc APS5.05

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.44

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

52.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc53%

EBacc APS4.66

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.33

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

49.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc50%

EBacc APS4.41

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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.

2026

Stayed in Education / Employment

95.6%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)91.5%

Apprenticeships0.7%

Employment3.3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2.2%

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)88%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)91%

ApprenticeshipsSP%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)94%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)94%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

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

Apprenticeships3%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

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Ranking History & Trajectory

National & Local Authority position based on DfE performance data · Methodology

Year	Secondary Overall (Nat)	LA Rank	GCSE Attainment	Progress 8 Rank
2026	#437 / 4,024	#7	#702	#1
2025	#648 / 3,948	#10	#907	#1
2024	#876 / 4,450	#15	#1,195	#851
2023	#653 / 4,321	#12	#983	#765
2022	#504 / 4,199	#11	#728	#703
2019	#551 / 2,711	#8	#659	#490
2018	#713 / 2,537	#10	#874	#615

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

11 March 2025

Inspection Report

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13 May 2015

Inspection Report

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Inspection Report

Inspection History

2 Evaluations

2025-03-11

S5 Inspection EIF

Report Card

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Why no single overall grade?

From autumn 2024 / 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word headline grades (Outstanding / Good / RI / Inadequate) with individual area judgements on a Report Card.

Education

Outstanding

Behaviour

Outstanding

Development

Outstanding

Leadership

Outstanding

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2015-05-13

S5 Inspection EIF

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

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

1.8%(26 pupils)

Spring term 2025

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

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,461 pupils. During this period, there were 39 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)	1,461	39	2.7%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,460	51	3.5%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,380	87	6.3%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,380	61	4.4%	7.1%	1
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,370	79	5.8%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,309	71	5.4%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,305	64	4.9%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,299	36	2.8%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,228	32	2.6%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,212	19	1.6%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,216	25	2.1%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,170	14	1.2%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,175	5	0.4%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,177	34	2.9%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,120	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,120	0	0.0%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,119	0	0.0%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,044	0	0.0%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,043	0	0.0%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,047	0	0.0%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	967	2	0.2%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	959	10	1.0%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	947	9	1.0%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	729	8	1.1%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	720	2	0.3%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	723	0	0.0%	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.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 56 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 35 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 31 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 31 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 13 pupils

Physical Disability 8 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 7 pupils

Hearing Impairment 7 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.

80%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

86%Positive

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

22%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree38%

agree46%

disagree10%

strongly disagree6%

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

strongly agree40%

agree32%

disagree18%

strongly disagree6%

don't know4%

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

strongly agree24%

agree26%

disagree10%

strongly disagree6%

don't know4%

not applicable30%

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

yes20%

no80%

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

strongly agree40%

agree20%

disagree20%

strongly disagree20%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree48%

agree40%

disagree4%

strongly disagree4%

don't know4%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree46%

agree44%

disagree6%

strongly disagree2%

don't know2%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree24%

agree50%

disagree12%

strongly disagree6%

don't know8%

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

strongly agree58%

agree36%

disagree2%

strongly disagree2%

don't know2%

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

strongly agree52%

agree42%

disagree4%

don't know2%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree36%

agree38%

disagree10%

strongly disagree8%

don't know8%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes84%

no16%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Ranking History & Trajectory

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

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.

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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