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Cottenham Village College
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Cottenham Village College
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
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Academic Progress: Pupils achieve high standards and are curious in lessons
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well and have a positive attitude towards studies
Qualifications and Training: Teachers have strong subject knowledge and deliver the curriculum effectively
Strengths and Challenges: Teachers help pupils remember knowledge over time; some need more support for SEND
Opportunities for Involvement: School offers roles like school councillors and ambassadors
Communication: School needs to improve communication about changes and responses to parents’ questions
Parent Satisfaction: Many parents recommend the school, a minority have concerns
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leadership focuses on curriculum adaptations and staff training
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders should ensure timely responses to parents’ concerns
Managing Bullying and Safety: Staff deal with bullying well; pupils know how to stay safe
Promoting Welfare and Safety: There is generally a positive culture for pupil safety and welfare
Extracurricular Offerings: School offers enrichment opportunities like educational visits
Career Counselling Services: Comprehensive careers advice helps pupils make informed decisions
Managing and Supporting SEND: Steps are improving the provision for SEND but more work is needed
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About Us
Cottenham Village College is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Cambridgeshire, East of England.
It has 877 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
At this school, 65% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
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B-
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B+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-16 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 19.9 | 15.1 | 13.1 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 65% | 48% | 59% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| 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 | 0.24 | 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 | 52.4 | 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 | 65% | 28.91% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 81% | 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 | 51% | 21.79% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 28% | 12.46% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 40% | 16.17% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.82 | 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 | 97% | 92.05% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 175 | 147 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 90% | 85.63% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 22% | 23.66% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 8% | 19.85% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 60% | 28.37% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 13.83% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 2.15% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 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 | 0.45 | 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 | 57.9 | 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 | 70% | 31.24% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 85% | 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 | 60% | 23.32% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 44% | 15.45% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 53% | 18.89% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.42 | 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 | 159 | 145 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 92% | 89.83% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 24% | 24.3% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 13% | 22.65% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 55% | 27.38% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 15.65% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 1.6% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2.2% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
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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 | 0.34 | 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 | 52.7 | 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 | 58% 2 | 26.86% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 73% 1 | 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 | 33% | 20.1% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 26% 1 | 10.87% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 29% 3 | 14.52% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.76 | 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 | 95% | 94.38% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 151 | 148 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 83% | 87.7% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 25% | 26.41% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 9% | 19.95% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 49% | 28.22% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 13.11% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 3.14% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 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 | 0.66 | 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 | 52.9 | 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 | 56% 7 | 26.03% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 74% 1 | 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 | 37% | 19.76% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 25% 12 | 10.26% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 32% 6 | 13.9% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.72 | 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 | 149 | 152 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 90% | 79.09% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 22% | 20.76% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 18.06% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 62% | 27.12% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 8.35% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 2.88% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 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 | 0.48 | 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 | 63% | 26.74% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 75% | 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 | 56% | 20.08% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 37% | 12.67% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 38% | 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 | 100% | 82.34% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 146 | 163 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 97% | 72.56% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 27% | 28.41% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 16.75% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 60% | 26.63% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 2.97% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 4.41% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 3.97% | 2.45% |
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Holidays & terms
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
19 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Cottenham Village College
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
