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Swavesey Village College
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Swavesey Village College
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- Swavesey CB24 4RS
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| The quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Previous inspection grade | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Many pupils achieve very high outcomes.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour is calm and orderly. Pupils are friendly and polite.
Qualifications and Training: Staff teach the curriculum well, having strong subject knowledge and effective training.
Current Educational Practices: The trust provides effective training; teachers use well-crafted activities.
Strengths and Challenges: Teachers develop confidence and produce high-quality work.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents and carers greatly appreciate all that the school provides.
Communication: Leaders have enhanced their communication with parents.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents are well informed and consulted.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders have established clear expectations and processes.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders created a vibrant, successful school where all can succeed.
Managing Bullying and Safety: The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Staff receive training on how to develop pupils’ reading.
Extracurricular Offerings: Numerous clubs like robotics, rock climbing, and musical bands.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Exciting trips extend learning, e.g., a mathematics trip to Paris.
Outdoor Facilities: School teams compete and win local sporting competitions.
Career Counselling Services: Pupils get high-quality guidance about their next steps.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Curriculum prepares them excellently for life in a changing world.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Staff receive training to meet the needs of pupils with SEND well.
Subjects Offered: Wide range of GCSE and equivalent courses, including ambitious courses like languages.
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About Us
Swavesey Village College is a top rated, Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Cambridgeshire, East of England.
It has 1253 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 59% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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As a Trust, we genuinely care about every child's progress, and we prioritise sharing the best educational practises. We are devoted to raising the standard of living and education in Cambridgeshire County and the area immediately around it. With this aim, the Trust operates from hubs in Cambridge and Peterborough and its staff, pupils and families are spread across the entire area from rural village to inner city estate.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
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| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-16 | 11-19 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.7 | 15.1 | 4.4 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 59% | 48% | 0% |
| 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 | 0.54 | 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 | 53.8 | 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 | 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 | 58% | 21.79% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 30% | 12.46% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 43% | 16.17% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.88 | 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 | 95% | 92.05% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 268 | 147 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 86% | 85.63% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 14% | 23.66% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 15% | 19.85% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 55% | 28.37% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 13.83% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 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 | 0.64 | 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 | 58.2 | 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 | 81% | 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 | 42% | 15.45% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 51% | 18.89% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.33 | 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 | 239 | 145 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 89.83% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 19% | 24.3% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 20% | 22.65% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 51% | 27.38% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | SP | 15.65% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 1.6% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 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 | 0.57 | 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 | 55.4 | 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 | 55% 4 | 26.86% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 77% 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 | 63% | 20.1% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 36% 3 | 10.87% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 51% | 14.52% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.09 | 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 | 232 | 148 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 90% | 87.7% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 25% | 26.41% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 8% | 19.95% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 57% | 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 | 0.41 | 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 | 53.9 | 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 | 59% 1 | 26.03% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 78% 3 | 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 | 69% | 19.76% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 39% 8 | 10.26% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 51% 1 | 13.9% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.11 | 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 | 95% | 85.5% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 238 | 152 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 88% | 79.09% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 17% | 20.76% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 12% | 18.06% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 59% | 27.12% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 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 | 0.43 | 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 | 54.5 | 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% | 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 | 70% | 20.08% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 47% | 12.67% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 52% | 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 | 246 | 163 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 93% | 72.56% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 26% | 28.41% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 16.75% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 56% | 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 Swavesey Village College
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
