The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2013).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 55.7 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2013
- The school is at capacity (115% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
55.7
11.9 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
59%
16.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
47%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.17
Band 2Source: 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
98%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
94%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
2%
Based on 290 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 224 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,962
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 11.9%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Cambridgeshire
- Trust
- THE CAM ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Ms Victoria Hearn (Executive Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Boarding
- Not applicable
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
West Street, Comberton, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB23 7DU
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is Comberton Village College a selective school?
No. Comberton Village College is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Comberton Village College's Ofsted rating?
Comberton Village College was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Comberton Village College?
Comberton Village College currently has 1,962 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Comberton Village College take?
Comberton Village College caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Comberton Village College?
Comberton Village College is in Cambridge, CB23 7DU, in the Cambridgeshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Comberton Village College have a sixth form?
Yes, Comberton Village College has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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