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Comberton Village College - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)

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Leadership and management Outstanding
Achievement of pupils Outstanding
Quality of teaching Outstanding
Behaviour and safety of pupils Outstanding
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Academic Progress: Students achieve outstandingly well across the college and in all subjects
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils' exemplary behaviour and attitudes to work provide a perfect foundation
Qualifications and Training: College provides outreach support and regular training for staff from other schools
Strengths and Challenges: Teachers set high expectations and provide excellent individual support
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents can participate in Parent View and school-funded activities
Communication: Regular feedback and meetings with the leadership team
Parent Satisfaction: The vast majority of parents agree that their children are happy and safe at school
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Highly skilled support staff handle behaviour issues effectively
Actions for Quality Improvement: Strong leadership and rapid action improve any areas not performing well
Managing Bullying and Safety: Clear policies and effective handling of issues, pupils feel safe
Promoting Welfare and Safety: High levels of respect and appreciation of differences among pupils
Extracurricular Offerings: High participation in out-of-school activities, including Duke of Edinburgh Award
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: School ensures no one misses out by providing extra funding
Preparation for Sixth Form: Sixth form students achieve exceptionally well and are on track to attain high standards
Managing and Supporting SEND: The Cabin provides tailored support for pupils with Aspergers, leading to exceptional achievements
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Comberton Village College is a top rated, Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Cambridgeshire, East of England.

It has 1930 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.

At this school, 59% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.

97.00% of pupils completing their main study programme.

This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.

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Phase of Education Secondary Secondary Secondary
Type Academies Academies Academies
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Ofset report Outstanding Good Inadequate
Age range 11-18 11-16 11-16
Gender Co-Ed Co-Ed Co-Ed
Student teacher ratio 16 15.1 15.8
Proficient Math - - -
Proficient Read - - -
Grade 5 or above GCSE 59% 48% 47%
Grade 5 or above A Level 15.80% - -
Day Fees - - -
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Comberton Village College Reviews
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Bad school. This school does not care about well being of students whatsoever. Instead it prioritises academics and bullying is not dealt with properly at all.
Terrible Terrible school. Definitely do not send your child here unless it is a complete last resort.
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 0.47 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 56.0 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 59% 28.91% 30.03%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 80% 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 56% 21.79% 25.06%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 32% 12.46% 10.91%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 40% 16.17% 15.51%
EBacc average points score 5.13 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 292 147 144
Pupils staying in education 95% 85.63% 84.16%
Further education college or other further education provider 13% 23.66% 32.73%
School sixth forms 44% 19.85% 29.8%
Sixth form colleges 37% 28.37% 10.22%
Other education destinations 1% 13.83% 11.43%
Pupils in apprenticeships 1% 2.15% 2.8%
Pupils staying in employment 2% 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 0.51 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 60.2 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 68% 31.24% 32.85%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 82% 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 56% 23.32% 24.94%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 41% 15.45% 13.02%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 47% 18.89% 17.19%
EBacc average points score 5.52 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 97% 93.65% 90.4%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 255 145 141
Pupils staying in education 93% 89.83% 86.29%
Further education college or other further education provider 8% 24.3% 34.03%
School sixth forms 50% 22.65% 30.82%
Sixth form colleges 34% 27.38% 10.38%
Other education destinations 2% 15.65% 11.08%
Pupils in apprenticeships 2% 1.6% 1.99%
Pupils staying in employment 2% 2.2% 2.13%

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.

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 0.56 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 60.8 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 68% 6 26.86% 29.3%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 83% 4 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 57% 20.1% 25.8%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 42% 2 10.87% 11.47%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 48% 1 14.52% 16.49%
EBacc average points score 5.65 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 97% 94.38% 90.2%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 297 148 135
Pupils staying in education 91% 87.7% 84.08%
Further education college or other further education provider 11% 26.41% 33.25%
School sixth forms 40% 19.95% 31.27%
Sixth form colleges 38% 28.22% 8.45%
Other education destinations 2% 13.11% 11.14%
Pupils in apprenticeships 2% 3.14% 3.4%
Pupils staying in employment 4% 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 0.78 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 60.7 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 74% 10 26.03% 29.22%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 87% 6 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 60% 19.76% 24.73%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 40% 2 10.26% 11.33%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 49% 4 13.9% 16.01%
EBacc average points score 5.56 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 302 152 140
Pupils staying in education 90% 79.09% 73.88%
Further education college or other further education provider 16% 20.76% 28.31%
School sixth forms 35% 18.06% 31.6%
Sixth form colleges 39% 27.12% 9.08%
Other education destinations 1% 8.35% 5.87%
Pupils in apprenticeships 4% 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 0.57 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 58.9 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 64% 26.74% 29.55%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 81% 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 62% 20.08% 25.25%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 42% 12.67% 14.71%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 45% 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 98% 82.34% 85.29%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 303 163 145
Pupils staying in education 95% 72.56% 58.19%
Further education college or other further education provider 17% 28.41% 30.58%
School sixth forms 39% 16.75% 32.22%
Sixth form colleges 38% 26.63% 8.95%
Other education destinations 2% 2.97% 5.7%
Pupils in apprenticeships 3% 4.41% 4.78%
Pupils staying in employment 3% 3.97% 2.45%
A level exam result

Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.

A level Result School LA England
Average points 36.64 30.76 30.01
Average grade B- - -
Average points (Best 3) 36.04 31.29 29.57
Average Grade (Best 3) B- - -
AAB or higher 15.80% 19.23% 13.67%

Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.

Students destinations School LA England
Number of students 251 227 201
Students staying in education 58% 51.06% 58.58%
Students entering apprenticeships 5% 4.61% 6.08%
Students entering employment 26% 28.06% 21.16%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 8% 9.33% 9.05%

Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.

A level Result School LA England
Average points 40.69 32.9 33.41
Average grade B - -
Average points (Best 3) 40.46 33.26 32.47
Average Grade (Best 3) B - -
AAB or higher 24.0% 21.91% 17.7%

Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.

Students destinations School LA England
Number of students 264 242 248
Students staying in education 68% 52.33% 60.67%
Students entering apprenticeships 2% 4.61% 5%
Students entering employment 20% 25.28% 17.73%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 5% 10.33% 10.69%

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.

Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.

A level Result School LA England
Average points 36.24 1 28.92 29.39
Average grade B- - -
Average points (Best 3) 35.74 1 29.51 28.64
Average Grade (Best 3) B- - -
AAB or higher 10.8% 16.07% 13.07%

Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.

Students destinations School LA England
Number of students 167 212 232
Students staying in education 57% 52% 57.31%
Students entering apprenticeships 3% 6.32% 7.77%
Students entering employment 26% 25.95% 20.99%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 10% 9.63% 8.8%

Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.

A level Result School LA England
Average points 37.14 28.17 29.03
Average grade B- - -
Average points (Best 3) 36.88 1 28.56 28.82
Average Grade (Best 3) B- - -
AAB or higher 16.9% 16.03% 13.37%

Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.

Students destinations School LA England
Number of students 15 3 3
Students staying in education 54 50% 31.5%
Students entering apprenticeships 4% 4.56% 5.54%
Students entering employment 29% 21.19% 15.81%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 6% 3.06% 4.22%

Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.

A level Result School LA England
Average points 37.48 29.3 26.73
Average grade B- - -
Average points (Best 3) 37.63 30.28 27.73
Average Grade (Best 3) B- - -
AAB or higher 14.4% 18.35% 12.64%

Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.

Students destinations School LA England
Number of students 3 2 3
Students staying in education 29 55.53% 36.26%
Students entering apprenticeships 6% 5.53% 6.37%
Students entering employment 23% 23.73% 20.03%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 6% 2.93% 4.23%
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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

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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
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16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Comberton Village College
Local authority ratio 19 : 1

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