Bassingbourn Village College
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | South End Bassingbourn Royston Hertfordshire SG8 5NJ |
| Phone | 01763242344 |
| Reference Number | 137427 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 666 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.6%
Girls: 49.4% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 15.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 3.8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 74 | 73 | 147 |
| 8 | 74 | 61 | 135 |
| 9 | 70 | 61 | 131 |
| 10 | 65 | 60 | 125 |
| 11 | 54 | 74 | 128 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 86.3% |
| White, Other | 4.7% |
| Unclassified | 2.4% |
| White & Asian | 1.5% |
| Asian, Other | 1.2% |
| African | 0.9% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.5% |
| Irish | 0.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2023-06-22 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-04-25 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2017-06-27 | Short inspection | Short inspection |
| 2013-02-27 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2012-02-14 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
| Previously as Bassingbourn Village College | ||
| 2011-05-18 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2010-01-13 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2007-05-02 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2003-10-06 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
| 2011-05-18 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2010-01-13 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2007-05-02 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2003-10-06 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 47.8 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress 8 Score
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| School Score | Percentile (loc) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| -0.14 | Unlock | Unlock |
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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A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
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| Name | Distance |
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Bassingbourn Primary School
Brook Road, Bassingbourn, Bassingbourn Cp School, Brook Road, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 5NP |
0.09 miles |
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Roman Way Academy
Burns Road, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 5EQ |
1.86 miles |
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Tannery Drift School
Tannery Drift, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 5DE |
2.19 miles |
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St Mary Roman Catholic Primary School
Melbourn Road, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 7DB |
2.39 miles |
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Icknield Walk First School
Poplar Drive, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 7EZ |
2.63 miles |
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Studlands Rise First School
Studlands Rise, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 9HB |
2.79 miles |
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Steeple Morden CofE VC Primary School
7 Hay Street, Steeple Morden, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 0PD |
2.89 miles |
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Meldreth Primary School
High Street, Meldreth, Nr Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 6LA |
3.19 miles |
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Guilden Morden CofE Primary Academy
Pound Green, Guilden Morden, Nr Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 0JZ |
3.31 miles |
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Melbourn Primary School
Mortlock Street, Melbourn, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 6DB |
3.36 miles |
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Therfield First School
The Causeway, Therfield, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 9PP |
3.97 miles |
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Petersfield CofE Aided Primary School
Hurdleditch Road, Orwell, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 5QG |
4.27 miles |
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Ashwell Primary School
Silver Street, Ashwell, Baldock, Hertfordshire, SG7 5QL |
4.67 miles |
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Reed First School
Jacksons Lane, Reed, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 8AB |
4.96 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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King James Academy Royston
Garden Walk, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 7JH |
2.52 miles |
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Aurora Meldreth Manor School
Fenny Lane, Meldreth, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 6LG |
3.15 miles |
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Melbourn Village College
The Moor, Melbourn, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 6EF |
3.42 miles |