The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2015).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 51.7 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2015
- The school is at capacity (117% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
51.7
7.9 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
57%
15.1pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
50%
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
95%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
88%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
4%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
2%
Based on 226 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 125 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,461
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 16.3%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Cambridgeshire
- Trust
- THE CAM ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Lynn Mayes (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Boarding
- Not applicable
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Sheepfold Lane, Cambourne, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB23 6FR
Town setting
Questions parents ask
Is Cambourne Village College a selective school?
No. Cambourne Village College is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Cambourne Village College's Ofsted rating?
Cambourne Village College was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Cambourne Village College?
Cambourne Village College currently has 1,461 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Cambourne Village College take?
Cambourne Village College caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Cambourne Village College?
Cambourne Village College is in Cambridge, CB23 6FR, in the Cambridgeshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Cambourne Village College have a sixth form?
Yes, Cambourne Village College has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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