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Bottisham Village College
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Bottisham Village College
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- Bottisham CB25 9DL
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Based on the inspection date: 26 March 2024
Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires Improvement |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
| Previous inspection grade | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Some pupils find it hard to sustain focus, which hinders their progress.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Bullying by a minority of pupils does happen; some pupils are reluctant to report it.
Qualifications and Training: Typically, teachers have good knowledge of their subjects and explain ideas clearly.
Current Educational Practices: Effective support is given to teachers in the early stages of their careers.
Strengths and Challenges: Staff are highly appreciative of how their workload has been considered.
Opportunities for Involvement: A variety of opportunities is provided for pupils to show and develop leadership qualities.
Communication: The school should take steps to check staff are following the agreed procedures so that incidents of bullying are not repeated.
Parent Satisfaction: Although incidents of bullying are usually resolved when raised by pupils and parents, these are not always addressed effectively.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Although incidents of bullying are usually resolved when raised by pupils and parents, these are not always addressed effectively.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have made decisive changes to improve the school and are committed to seeing these through.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Pupils feel comfortable expressing their individual identities.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Clear anti-bullying strategies and messages are in place, but some pupils are not confident it will be dealt with effectively.
Extracurricular Offerings: A wide range of popular clubs and trips are provided, including sporting and artistic activities.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Good work is done to promote pupils' interests through wide range of artistic, dramatic, and sporting clubs and events.
Career Counselling Services: School meets requirements to provide pupils with information and engagement about technical education qualifications and apprenticeships.
Managing and Supporting SEND: While they can access the full curriculum, pupils with SEND do not always get the support they need in class.
Subjects Offered: The curriculum is broad and includes all the national curriculum subjects.
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About Us
Bottisham Village College is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Cambridgeshire, East of England.
It has 1452 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 49% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
C+
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-18 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.4 | - | 15.4 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 49% | 98% | 43% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 35.00% | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.01 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 47.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 49% | 28.91% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 70% | 39.33% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 37% | 21.79% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 23% | 12.46% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 29% | 16.17% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.29 | 2.68 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 98% | 92.05% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 228 | 147 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 88% | 85.63% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 28% | 23.66% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 5% | 19.85% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 54% | 28.37% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 13.83% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 2.15% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 4.07% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.27 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 53.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 55% | 31.24% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 74% | 41.76% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 39% | 23.32% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 25% | 15.45% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 33% | 18.89% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.72 | 2.95 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 93.65% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 213 | 145 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 89.83% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 24% | 24.3% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 11% | 22.65% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 54% | 27.38% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 15.65% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 1.6% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 2.2% | 2.13% |
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Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.18 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 51.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 54% 4 | 26.86% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 73% 2 | 38.05% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 58% | 20.1% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 28% 2 | 10.87% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 42% 5 | 14.52% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.71 | 2.57 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 94.38% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 205 | 148 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 90% | 87.7% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 26% | 26.41% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 9% | 19.95% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 55% | 28.22% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 13.11% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 3.14% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 3.57% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.06 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 50.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 50% 3 | 26.03% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 75% 2 | 37.13% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 65% | 19.76% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 26% 9 | 10.26% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 37% | 13.9% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.62 | 2.54 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 85.5% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 205 | 152 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 90% | 79.09% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 18% | 20.76% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 18.06% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 60% | 27.12% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 8.35% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 2.88% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 2.65% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.15 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 50.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 53% | 26.74% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 73% | 37.46% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 66% | 20.08% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 35% | 12.67% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 37% | 13.77% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 82.34% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 210 | 163 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 92% | 72.56% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 28% | 28.41% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 16.75% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 54% | 26.63% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 2.97% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 8% | 4.41% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 3.97% | 2.45% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Bottisham Village College
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
