The short version
Above-average GCSE results. Nearly full. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2024).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 54.6 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
54.6
10.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
59%
17.0pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
56%
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
87%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
5%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
3%
Based on 263 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 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, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 104 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,246
- Capacity
- 92%
- FSM
- 15.4%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Cambridgeshire
- Trust
- MERIDIAN TRUST
- Head
- Mr Jim Stavrou (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Gibraltar Lane, Swavesey, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB24 4RS
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is Swavesey Village College a selective school?
No. Swavesey Village College is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Swavesey Village College's Ofsted rating?
Swavesey Village College was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in January 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Swavesey Village College?
Swavesey Village College currently has 1,246 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Swavesey Village College take?
Swavesey Village College caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Swavesey Village College?
Swavesey Village College is in Cambridge, CB24 4RS, in the Cambridgeshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Swavesey Village College have a sixth form?
No, Swavesey Village College does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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