The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 47.5 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
47.5
3.7 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
52%
9.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
37%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
96%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
92%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
2%
Based on 131 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
24% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
6% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 48 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 658
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 16.9%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Cambridgeshire
- Trust
- ANGLIAN LEARNING
- Head
- Mr Ian Stoneham (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
South End, Bassingbourn, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 5NJ
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is Bassingbourn Village College a selective school?
No. Bassingbourn Village College is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Bassingbourn Village College's Ofsted rating?
Bassingbourn Village College was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Bassingbourn Village College?
Bassingbourn Village College currently has 658 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bassingbourn Village College take?
Bassingbourn Village College caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Bassingbourn Village College?
Bassingbourn Village College is in Royston, SG8 5NJ, in the Cambridgeshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Bassingbourn Village College have a sixth form?
No, Bassingbourn Village College does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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