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Cottenham Village College
High Street, Cottenham, Cambridge CB24 8UA
Cottenham Village College is a non-selective academy. It has about 880 boys and girls aged between 11 and 16. In October 2023 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
This school is a member of Astrea Academy Trust. (Other schools in this trust include St Ivo Academy, Longsands Academy, Ernulf Academy, Astrea Academy Woodfields and Astrea Academy Sheffield.)
Particular strengths include Environment, Attainment, Destinations and Progress. Relative weaknesses include Finances and Representation.
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Environment: Excellent. Air pollution and traffic accidents are very low, while crime is quite low.
Attainment: Excellent. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Destinations: Excellent. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is quite high. Show details
Progress: Excellent. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Attendance: Above average. Pupil absence rates are roughly average and the incidence of persistent absence is quite low.
Disadvantaged pupils: Above average. Progress up to age 16 is above average. Destinations at 16 are about average. There is no information for students aged 16-18.
Admissions: About average. The occupancy rate is roughly average and the offer rate is quite high. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Representation: Slightly out of 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
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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