The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 40.8 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (111% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
40.8
3.0 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
39%
3.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
28%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.20
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
90%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
79%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
4%
Employment
Directly into work
6%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
6%
Based on 239 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
22% 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, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 143 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- All-through
- Ages
- 4–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,524
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 27.4%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Cambridgeshire
- Trust
- THE ACTIVE LEARNING TRUST LIMITED
- Head
- Mrs Jane Horn (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Wenny Road, Chatteris, Cambridgeshire, PE16 6UU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is Cromwell Community College a selective school?
No. Cromwell Community College is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Cromwell Community College's Ofsted rating?
Cromwell Community College was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Cromwell Community College?
Cromwell Community College currently has 1,524 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Cromwell Community College take?
Cromwell Community College caters for pupils aged 4 to 18. It is classified as a all-through school.
Where is Cromwell Community College?
Cromwell Community College is in Chatteris, PE16 6UU, in the Cambridgeshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Cromwell Community College have a sixth form?
Yes, Cromwell Community College has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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