#12 in Best Secondary Schools in South Cambridgeshire

Sawston Village College

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Ofsted Report
Good in both last and latest inspection
Snobe Grade
B+

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Sawston Village College is a top rated, Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Cambridgeshire, East of England.

It has 1171 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.

This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.

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Phase of Education
Secondary Secondary Secondary Secondary
Type
Academies Academies Academies Academies
Snobe grade
B+
C+
B-
A
Ofset report
Good Requires Improvement Good Outstanding
Age range
11-16 11-16 11-16 11-18
Gender
Co-Ed Co-Ed Co-Ed Co-Ed
Student teacher ratio
19.2 19.1 20.3 15.7
Proficient Math
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Proficient Read
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Grade 5 or above GCSE
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Grade 5 or above A Level
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Day Fees
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Secondary Exam Result

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 0.4 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 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% 30.78% 32.61%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 80% 41.13% 45.1%

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% 22.97% 24.73%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 44% 15.22% 12.88%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 51% 18.61% 17.02%
EBacc average points score 5.41 2.91 2.95

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 209 145 140
Pupils staying in education 89% 89.83% 86.27%
Further education college or other further education provider 12% 24.3% 34.04%
School sixth forms 12% 22.65% 30.65%
Sixth form colleges 65% 27.38% 10.43%
Other education destinations SP 15.65% 11.17%
Pupils in apprenticeships 2% 1.6% 1.99%
Pupils staying in employment 5% 2.2% 2.16%

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 0.55 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 56.8 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 62% 6 26.44% 29.11%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 77% 37.45% 43.21%

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 61% 19.78% 25.64%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 41% 4 10.7% 11.36%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 51% 14.3% 16.36%
EBacc average points score 5.3 2.53 2.87

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% 90.18%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 207 148 134
Pupils staying in education 87% 87.7% 84.02%
Further education college or other further education provider 14% 26.41% 33.35%
School sixth forms 9% 19.95% 31.04%
Sixth form colleges 64% 28.22% 8.49%
Other education destinations 0% 13.11% 11.16%
Pupils in apprenticeships 6% 3.14% 3.4%
Pupils staying in employment 3% 3.57% 2.77%

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 0.59 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 57.4 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 68% 5 25.62% 29.05%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 77% 36.54% 42.47%

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 59% 19.44% 24.62%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 45% 5 10.1% 11.22%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 51% 9 13.68% 15.89%
EBacc average points score 5.39 2.5 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% 85.5% 84.85%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 176 152 140
Pupils staying in education 88% 79.09% 73.9%
Further education college or other further education provider 13% 20.76% 28.39%
School sixth forms 14% 18.06% 31.38%
Sixth form colleges 60% 27.12% 9.1%
Other education destinations 2% 8.35% 5.93%
Pupils in apprenticeships 5% 2.88% 2.96%
Pupils staying in employment 5% 2.65% 2.07%

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 0.3 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 53.6 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 63% 26.31% 29.39%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 77% 36.85% 42.95%

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% 25.15%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 40% 12.47% 14.59%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 42% 13.55% 16.14%
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 97% 82.34% 85.18%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 226 163 144
Pupils staying in education 91% 72.56% 58.14%
Further education college or other further education provider 23% 28.41% 30.57%
School sixth forms 9% 16.75% 31.99%
Sixth form colleges 58% 26.63% 9%
Other education destinations 1% 2.97% 5.74%
Pupils in apprenticeships 5% 4.41% 4.78%
Pupils staying in employment 6% 3.97% 2.47%
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Holidays Date
Autumn Half Term Holidays 23rd Oct 2023 To 27th Oct 2023
Winter Holidays 21st Dec 2023 To 3rd Jan 2024
Spring Half Term Holidays 19th Feb 2024 To 23rd Feb 2024
Spring Holidays 29th Mar 2024 To 12th Apr 2024
Summer Half Term Holidays 27th May 2024 To 31st May 2024
Summer Holidays 23rd Jul 2024 To 2nd Sep 2024
Terms Dates
Autumn Term 1st Sep 2023 To 22nd Oct 2023
Autumn Term-2 28th Oct 2023 To 20th Dec 2023
Spring Term 4th Jan 2024 To 18th Feb 2024
Spring Term-2 24th Feb 2024 To 28th Mar 2024
Summer Term 13th Apr 2024 To 26th May 2024
Summer Term-2 1st Jun 2024 To 22nd Jul 2024
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The school needs to improve the progress of disadvantaged pupils and those with SEN/disabilities in modern foreign languages and some GCSE option subjects.

Subject leadership training helps teachers to be more accountable for pupil progress and identify areas for improvement.

The school analyses attendance patterns and identifies appropriate interventions to reduce the rate of persistent absence.

Safeguarding is effectively practised across the school, and staff receive regular training updates.

The school builds strong partnerships with other schools and trusts to learn good practices and improve education quality.

The school development planning is effective in identifying improvement targets, and measures are put in place to raise teaching standards where inconsistent.

The curriculum is designed to develop pupils' spiritual, moral, social and cultural skills, along with academic and vocational studies.

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