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Cottenham Village College

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Cottenham Village College

High Street, Cottenham, Cambridge, CB24 8UA

Academy converter · Ages 11–16 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
Oct 2023

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

51.9school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
51.9
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
28.1%
Basics 9-5
57.1%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

51.9

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2352.446.4
2023/2450.846.4
2024/2551.946.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23+0.240.00
2023/24+0.260.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
67.1%
EBacc APS
4.99
EBacc 9-5
39.4%
EBacc 9-4
46.5%
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About Cottenham Village College

Cottenham Village College is a secondary school in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 51.9. The school has around 877 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: High Street, Cambridge, CB24 8UA | More schools in Cambridgeshire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Cottenham Village College, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Oct 2023 — Good
  2. Oct 2019 — Requires improvement
  3. Nov 2015 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Cottenham Village College

What is Cottenham Village College's Ofsted rating?
Cottenham Village College received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are Cottenham Village College's latest exam results?
Cottenham Village College: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 51.9. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is Cottenham Village College located?
Cottenham Village College is a secondary school in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire (CB24 8UA).
How many pupils attend Cottenham Village College?
Cottenham Village College has around 877 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Cottenham Village College with other schools?
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