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Melbourn Village College

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Melbourn Village College

The Moor, Melbourn, Royston, SG8 6EF

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

Ofsted
Inadequate
Jul 2023

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

Academic picture

42.2school · 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
42.2
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
21.2%
Basics 9-5
36.7%

Exam attainment

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

School · 2024/25

42.2

National · same year

46.0

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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2344.546.4
2023/2440.746.4
2024/2542.246.0

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
2022/23-0.120.00
2023/24-0.480.00
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
29.4%
EBacc APS
3.69
EBacc 9-5
15.6%
EBacc 9-4
20.2%
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Good
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10.82 km away · Academy converter
Outstanding

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About Melbourn Village College

Melbourn Village College is a secondary school in Royston, Cambridgeshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Inadequate (2023 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 189 responses), 43% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 42.2. The school has around 585 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: The Moor, Royston, SG8 6EF | More schools in Cambridgeshire

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Dec 2024 — Taking effective action towards the removal…
  2. Jun 2024 — Taking effective action towards the removal…
  3. Jul 2023 — Inadequate

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Melbourn Village College

What is Melbourn Village College's Ofsted rating?
Melbourn Village College received a Inadequate rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What do parents say about Melbourn Village College?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 189 responses): 43% of parents would recommend Melbourn Village College.
What are Melbourn Village College's latest exam results?
Melbourn Village College: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 42.2. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is Melbourn Village College located?
Melbourn Village College is a secondary school in Royston, Cambridgeshire (SG8 6EF).
How many pupils attend Melbourn Village College?
Melbourn Village College has around 585 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
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