The short version
Above-average GCSE results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 49.4 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- The school is nearly full at 90% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
49.4
5.6 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
48%
6.0pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
51%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.06
Band 3Source: 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 151 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
18% 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 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 86 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,085
- Capacity
- 90%
- FSM
- 19.8%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Cambridgeshire
- Trust
- MERIDIAN TRUST
- Head
- Mr Simon Parsons (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
12 official reports linked on this page, including 11 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
October 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Good
January 2018 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
December 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
January 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
October 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
July 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
June 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
May 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
February 2013 | Full Inspection
Academy conversion letter
February 2012 | Academy Conversion Letter
Location
Fen Lane, Sawtry, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE28 5TQ
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
Is Sawtry Village Academy a selective school?
No. Sawtry Village Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Sawtry Village Academy's Ofsted rating?
Sawtry Village Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Sawtry Village Academy?
Sawtry Village Academy currently has 1,085 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Sawtry Village Academy take?
Sawtry Village Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Sawtry Village Academy?
Sawtry Village Academy is in Huntingdon, PE28 5TQ, in the Cambridgeshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Sawtry Village Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Sawtry Village Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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