SecondaryData as of May 2026

Cottenham Village College

High Street, Cottenham, Cambridge, CB24 8UA

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Pupils

877

Ages

11-16

FSM

17.2%

Attainment 8

51.9

Ofsted

Good

Oct 2023

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%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

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. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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.

Oct 2023 — Good
Oct 2019 — Requires improvement
Nov 2015 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

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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