Cottenham Village College
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | High Street Cottenham Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB24 8UA |
| Phone | 01954288944 |
| Reference Number | 137434 |
Cottenham Village College has made significant progress since its previous inspection, now achieving a good overall effectiveness rating. The school demonstrates a strong commitment to providing an aspirational and inclusive learning environment, where pupils value education and actively engage in their studies. Positive behaviour is evident throughout the school, creating a pleasant atmosphere conducive to learning. However, there are some challenges, particularly regarding the support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), where parental concerns have been raised about the adequacy of communication and understanding of individual needs among staff.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 877 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.74%
Girls: 49.26% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 17.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 10.7% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 26.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 69 | 106 | 175 |
| 8 | 109 | 71 | 180 |
| 9 | 81 | 94 | 175 |
| 10 | 93 | 77 | 170 |
| 11 | 93 | 84 | 177 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 74.7% |
| White, Other | 9.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.9% |
| White & Asian | 2.4% |
| African | 2.1% |
| Indian | 1.8% |
| Asian, Other | 1.8% |
| Unclassified | 1.1% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.7% |
| Chinese | 0.2% |
| Caribbean | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 17 Oct 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 17 Oct 2023 | School inspection: |
| 30 Oct 2019 | School inspection: |
| 24 Nov 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 05 Dec 2013 | Monitoring visit |
| 26 Sep 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Feb 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 09 Jan 2012 | Interim assessment |
| 15 Nov 2010 | Curriculum and development visit |
| Previously as Cottenham Village College | |
| 15 Nov 2010 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 07 May 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 07 May 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 06 Feb 2008 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 06 Feb 2008 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 14 Jun 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Jun 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 24 Jan 2000 | Full inspection |
| 24 Jan 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate curiosity and engagement in their learning.
- The school has a well-designed curriculum that supports high achievement.
- Teachers possess strong subject knowledge and effectively deliver the curriculum.
- Pupils have opportunities for personal development through a robust enrichment program.
- There is a strong reading culture being developed within the school.
- Effective behaviour policies are in place, fostering a positive learning environment.
- Governors and trustees effectively challenge school leadership to support ongoing improvement.
Areas for Improvement
- Some teachers do not fully adapt their teaching to meet the needs of pupils with SEND.
- Parental concerns exist regarding communication about SEND and behaviour policies.
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 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 56.5% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 71.8% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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 | 86 | 28 |
| Third Preference | 50 | 6 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 0 |
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| Name | Distance |
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Cottenham Primary School
Lambs Lane, Cottenham, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB24 8TA |
0.38 miles |
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Histon and Impington Park Primary School
Glebe Way, Histon, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB24 9AQ |
1.8 miles |
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Histon and Impington Brook Primary School
The Green, Histon, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB24 9JA |
2.14 miles |
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Histon Early Years Centre
New School Road, Cambridge, CB24 9LL |
2.54 miles |
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Oakington CofE Primary School
Water Lane, Oakington, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB24 3AL |
2.8 miles |
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Milton Church of England Primary School
Humphries Way, Milton, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB24 6DL |
2.98 miles |
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Waterbeach Community Primary School
High Street, Waterbeach, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB25 9JU |
3.01 miles |
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Pathfinder CofE Primary School
Pathfinder Way, Northstowe, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB24 3DS |
3.02 miles |
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Hatton Park Primary School
Hatton's Park, Longstanton, Cambridge, CB24 3DL |
3.28 miles |
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Orchard Park Community Primary School
Ringfort Road, Orchard Park, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB4 2GR |
3.41 miles |
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Willingham Primary School
Thodays Close, Willingham, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB24 5LE |
3.44 miles |
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Kings Hedges Primary School
Northfield Avenue, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB4 2HU |
3.47 miles |
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King's Hedges Nursery School
Northfield Avenue, Cambridge, CB4 2HU |
3.47 miles |
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Girton Glebe Primary School
Cambridge Road, Girton, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB3 0PN |
3.51 miles |
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St Laurence Catholic Primary School
Arbury Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB4 2JX |
3.58 miles |
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The Grove Primary School
Campkin Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB4 2NB |
3.78 miles |
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Colleges Nursery School
Campkin Road, Cambridge, CB4 2LD |
3.86 miles |
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Arbury Primary School
Carlton Way, Arbury Primary School, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB4 2DE |
4.12 miles |
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Shirley Community Primary School
Nuffield Road, Chesterton, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB4 1TF |
4.13 miles |
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Mayfield Primary School
Warwick Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB4 3HN |
4.24 miles |
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The Centre School
High Street, Cottenham, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB24 8UA |
0 miles |
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Hope Tree School
Nursery House, Manor Farm, Impington, Cambridgeshire, CB24 9NG |
2 miles |
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Northstowe Learning Community
Stirling Road, Northstowe, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB24 1DJ |
2.41 miles |
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The Martin Bacon Academy
Stirling Road, Northstowe, Cambridgeshire, CB24 1DH |
2.43 miles |
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Impington Village College
New Road, Impington, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB24 9LX |
2.43 miles |
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The Cavendish School
Park Drive, Impington, CB24 9LY |
2.58 miles |
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Gretton School
Manor Farm Road, Girton, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB3 0RX |
3.07 miles |
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Red Balloon Learner Centre - Cambridge
42-44 High Street, Milton, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB24 6DF |
3.12 miles |
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Cambridge Regional College
Science Park Campus, Kings Hedges Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB4 2QT |
3.31 miles |
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North Cambridge Academy
Arbury Road, Kings Hedges, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB4 2JF |
3.92 miles |
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Castle School, Cambridge
Courtney Way, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB4 2EE |
4.36 miles |
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Chesterton Community College
Gilbert Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB4 3NY |
4.51 miles |
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Cambridge Arts and Sciences (CATS and CSVPA)
1 High Street, Cambridge, CB4 1NQ |
4.51 miles |