The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2024).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 51.2 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
51.2
7.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
55%
12.7pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
21%
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
87%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
6%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 276 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% 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 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 128 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,432
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 18.4%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Cambridgeshire
- Trust
- ANGLIAN LEARNING
- Head
- Mr Jon Hampson (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
March 2023 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
December 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
April 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
July 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
May 2013 | Full Inspection
Academy conversion letter
February 2012 | Academy Conversion Letter
Location
Sand Street, Soham, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB7 5AA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is Soham Village College a selective school?
No. Soham Village College is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Soham Village College's Ofsted rating?
Soham Village College was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in June 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Soham Village College?
Soham Village College currently has 1,432 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Soham Village College take?
Soham Village College caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Soham Village College?
Soham Village College is in Ely, CB7 5AA, in the Cambridgeshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Soham Village College have a sixth form?
No, Soham Village College does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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