Linton Village College
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Cambridge Road Linton Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB21 4JB |
| Phone | 01223891233 |
| Reference Number | 136442 |
Linton Village College has made significant improvements since its previous inspection, moving from an earlier grade of Requires Improvement to a current status of Good. The school demonstrates strong leadership and management, with a clear vision aimed at continued enhancement. In a supportive and orderly environment, pupils are well-prepared for their next educational steps, benefiting from a diverse curriculum and the positive relationships they cultivate with staff and peers. However, there are areas that need addressing, particularly regarding the consistency in the application of the school's behavior policies.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 803 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.94%
Girls: 51.06% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 15.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 8.1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 26.6 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 81 | 69 | 150 |
| 8 | 96 | 84 | 180 |
| 9 | 77 | 89 | 166 |
| 10 | 70 | 74 | 144 |
| 11 | 69 | 94 | 163 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 80.8% |
| White, Other | 7.3% |
| Indian | 2% |
| White & Asian | 1.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.7% |
| Unclassified | 1.5% |
| Asian, Other | 1.2% |
| African | 1.1% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.9% |
| Chinese | 0.4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.2% |
| Irish | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 24 Apr 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 24 Apr 2024 | School inspection: |
| 13 Jul 2021 | Monitoring visit |
| 11 Feb 2020 | Full inspection: |
| 08 May 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Feb 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 07 Jan 2011 | Interim assessment |
| 14 Nov 2007 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Linton Village College | |
| 14 Nov 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 17 Nov 2003 | Full inspection |
| 17 Nov 2003 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils benefit from good subject knowledge of their teachers.
- Strong relationships exist between pupils and staff.
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
- Robust personal development programs for students.
- Pupils receive effective reading support, leading to confident and fluent readers.
Areas for Improvement
- Some teachers do not select appropriate learning tasks that build on pupils' prior knowledge.
- Inconsistent understanding of behavior management among some pupils.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 52.4 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 56.1% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 68.9% |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 71 | 4 |
| Third Preference | 52 | 2 |
| From another Local Authority | 139 | 46 |
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Church Lane, Linton, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB21 4JX |
0.35 miles |
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Linton Heights Junior School
Wheatsheaf Way, Linton, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB21 4XB |
0.73 miles |
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High Street, Abington, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB21 6AE |
1.91 miles |
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Meadow Primary School
High Street, Balsham, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB21 4DJ |
3.04 miles |
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3.45 miles |
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High Street, Babraham, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB22 3AG |
3.46 miles |
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Great Chesterford Church of England Primary Academy
School Street, Great Chesterford, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB10 1NN |
3.99 miles |
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The Icknield Primary School
Lynton Way, Cambridge, CB22 3EA |
4.31 miles |
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The Bellbird Primary School
Link Road, Sawston, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB22 3GB |
4.66 miles |
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St John's Street, Duxford, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB22 4RA |
4.95 miles |
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Granta School
Cambridge Road, Linton, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB21 4NN |
0.14 miles |
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New Road, Sawston, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB22 3BP |
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