SecondaryData as of May 2026

Melbourn Village College

The Moor, Melbourn, Royston, SG8 6EF

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Pupils

585

Ages

11-16

FSM

24.3%

Attainment 8

42.2

Ofsted

Inadequate

Jul 2023

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%

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

29.4%

EBacc APS

3.69

EBacc 9-5

15.6%

EBacc 9-4

20.2%

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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). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 42.2. The school has around 585 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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.

Dec 2024 — Taking effective action towards the removal…
Jun 2024 — Taking effective action towards the removal…
Jul 2023 — Inadequate

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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 are Melbourn Village College's latest exam results?

Melbourn Village College: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 42.2. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

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.

How can I compare Melbourn Village College with other schools?

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