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Cambourne Village College
Sheepfold Lane, Cambourne, Cambridge CB23 6FR
Cambourne Village College is a non-selective free school. It has about 1,300 boys and girls aged between 11 and 16. In May 2015 the school was rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted.
This school is a member of The Cam Academy Trust. (Other schools in this trust include Comberton Village College, St Peter's School and Melbourn Village College.)
Particular strengths include Environment, Destinations, Progress and Attainment. Relative weaknesses include Finances and Admissions.
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Distance
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4.7Comberton Village College
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7.6St Ivo Academy
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8.9Hinchingbrooke School
9.0Parkside Community College
9.0North Cambridge Academy
9.2St Peter's School
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Environment: Excellent. Air pollution, traffic accidents and crime are all very low.
Destinations: Excellent. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is very high. Show details
Progress: Above average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Attainment: Above average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Disadvantaged pupils: Above average. Progress up to age 16 is about average. Destinations at 16 are excellent. There is no information for students aged 16-18.
Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix is in balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is slightly out of balance with the local community. Show details
Attendance: About average. Pupil absence rates are roughly average and the incidence of persistent absence is quite low.
Admissions: Below average. The occupancy rate is quite high. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Finances: Below average. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance
Sixth form: There is no sixth form at this school.

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Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
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