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Melbourn Village College
The Moor, Melbourn, Royston SG8 6EF
Melbourn Village College is a non-selective academy. It has about 640 boys and girls aged between 11 and 16. In July 2023 the school was rated ‘Inadequate’ by Ofsted.
This school is a member of The Cam Academy Trust. (Other schools in this trust include Comberton Village College, Cambourne Village College and St Peter's School.)
Particular strengths include Destinations, Environment, Admissions and Disadvantaged pupils. Relative weaknesses include Finances, Progress, Attendance and Attainment.
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Destinations: Excellent. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is very high. Show details
Environment: Excellent. Air pollution, traffic accidents and crime are all very low.
Admissions: Above average. The occupancy rate is quite low and the offer rate is very high. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Disadvantaged pupils: Above average. Progress up to age 16 is poor. Destinations at 16 are excellent. There is no information for students aged 16-18.
Representation: Slightly out of balance. The socio-economic mix is in balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is out of balance with the local community. Show details
Attainment: Below average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Attendance: Below average. Pupil absence rates are quite high and the incidence of persistent absence is roughly average.
Progress: Below average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Finances: Poor. This is because the school budget has been in deficit
Sixth form: There is no sixth form at this school.

Provision for special educational needs
 Autistic spectrum disorder
Source: Department for Education. For full, up-to-date details, always ask a representative of the school.
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