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Cambourne Village College

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Cambourne Village College

Sheepfold Lane, Cambourne, Cambridge, CB23 6FR

Free schools · Ages 11–18 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Outstanding
Mar 2025

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

Academic picture

51.7school · 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
51.7
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
32.2%
Basics 9-5
56.9%

Exam attainment

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

School · 2024/25

51.7

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2351.246.4
2023/2449.546.4
2024/2551.746.0

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

SchoolNational reference
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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23+0.330.00
2023/24+0.300.00
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
50.4%
EBacc APS
4.66
EBacc 9-5
25.0%
EBacc 9-4
34.7%
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Outstanding
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Outstanding
Longsands Academy
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Good
Gretton School
11.82 km away · Other independent special school

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About Cambourne Village College

Cambourne Village College is a secondary school in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2025 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 276 responses), 79% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 51.7. The school has around 1,461 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: Sheepfold Lane, Cambridge, CB23 6FR | More schools in Cambridgeshire

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Mar 2025 — Outstanding
  2. May 2015 — Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Cambourne Village College

What is Cambourne Village College's Ofsted rating?
Cambourne Village College received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2025 inspection.
What do parents say about Cambourne Village College?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 276 responses): 79% of parents would recommend Cambourne Village College.
What are Cambourne Village College's latest exam results?
Cambourne Village College: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 51.7. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is Cambourne Village College located?
Cambourne Village College is a secondary school in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire (CB23 6FR).
How many pupils attend Cambourne Village College?
Cambourne Village College has around 1,461 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Cambourne Village College with other schools?
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