Swavesey Village College

Type Secondary / Academy converter
Age Range 11-16
Religion Unknown
Address Gibraltar Lane
Swavesey
Cambridge
Cambridgeshire
CB24 4RS
Phone 01954230366
Reference Number 136580

Swavesey Village College is performing at an outstanding level, reflecting its strong educational framework and supportive environment for all students. The school has not undergone a routine inspection since becoming an academy, leading to careful consideration of its development since its last assessment. With a comprehensive curriculum and numerous extracurricular activities, students are engaged and thriving in a community that values respect and personal growth. The leadership, backed by the Meridian Trust, fosters a collaborative and inclusive atmosphere which benefits both students and staff alike.

General Makeup

Number of pupils 1246
Boy/Girl ratio Boys: 50.56%
Girls: 49.44%
Percentage of students eligible for free school meals 15.4%
Percentage of students where English is not their first language 9.9%

Class Sizes

Average size of one teacher classes 24

Year Groups

Year Boys Girls Total
7 132 119 251
8 135 124 259
9 107 139 246
10 129 116 245
11 127 118 245

Ethnicities

Ethnicity Percentage
White, British 74.4%
White, Other 8.3%
Asian, Other 3.3%
White & Asian 1.9%
Unclassified 1.9%
African 1.7%
Mixed, Other 1.5%
Chinese 1.3%
White & Black (African) 1.1%
White & Black (Caribbean) 0.9%
Indian 0.4%
Irish 0.2%
Caribbean 0.2%
Pakistani 0.1%

Overall Ofsted Rating Outstanding
 >  Quality of education Outstanding
  >  Behaviour & Attitude Outstanding
  >  Personal Development Outstanding
  >  Leadership & Management Outstanding
Last Report Date 30 Jan 2024
Date Report
30 Jan 2024 School inspection:
25 Feb 2020 Monitoring visit
14 Feb 2012 Academy conversion letter
16 Mar 2011 Full inspection:
Previously as Swavesey Village College
16 Mar 2011 Full inspection:
30 Jun 2010 Interim assessment
30 Jun 2010 Interim assessment
18 Oct 2006 Full inspection:
18 Oct 2006 Full inspection:
23 Apr 2002 Full inspection
23 Apr 2002 Full inspection

Strengths

  • The curriculum is broad and well-planned, enabling students to achieve high outcomes.
  • Teachers possess strong subject knowledge and effectively engage students in learning.
  • There is a supportive and inclusive environment for all pupils, including those with SEND.
  • The school offers a wide range of extracurricular activities that enhance student development.
  • Behaviour is exemplary, with pupils demonstrating respect and politeness.
  • The personal development curriculum is exemplary, preparing students for the future.

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)
54.6

GCSE Results

Metric School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 58.8%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) 76.7%

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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2025 Admissions

Number of Applications Number of Offers
First Preference
Second Preference 106 9
Third Preference 72 1
From another Local Authority 0 0

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