Melbourn Village College
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | The Moor Melbourn Royston Hertfordshire SG8 6EF |
| Phone | 01763223400 |
| Reference Number | 137527 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 585 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 53.33%
Girls: 46.67% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 24.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 5.8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 22.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 66 | 56 | 122 |
| 8 | 65 | 58 | 123 |
| 9 | 67 | 56 | 123 |
| 10 | 58 | 50 | 108 |
| 11 | 56 | 53 | 109 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 86% |
| White, Other | 5% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.9% |
| White & Asian | 1.7% |
| Unclassified | 1.2% |
| Asian, Other | 1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.9% |
| African | 0.9% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.7% |
| Chinese | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | |
| Last Report Date | This school has not had an inspection yet. |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 13 May 2025 | School inspection |
| 17 Dec 2024 | Monitoring visit |
| 13 Jun 2024 | Monitoring visit |
| 03 Jul 2023 | School inspection: |
| 12 Sep 2017 | Short inspection |
| 21 May 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Feb 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 30 Sep 2009 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Melbourn Village College | |
| 30 Sep 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 16 Jan 2008 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 16 Jan 2008 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 05 Oct 2005 | Full inspection: |
| 05 Oct 2005 | Full inspection: |
| 11 Oct 1999 | Full inspection |
| 11 Oct 1999 | 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 42.3 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 37.6% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 46.8% |
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:
Sample
UnlockGCSE Results
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
UnlockUnlock Premium
Get percentile rankings, historic result charts, admissions data, and post-GCSE destinations for every school.
£9.99 one-off payment. Lifetime access, no subscription.
Unlock for £9.992025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 37 | 17 |
| Third Preference | 34 | 11 |
| From another Local Authority | 10 | 4 |
Previous Years
Sample
UnlockDestinations after GCSE's
| Staying in Education | |
| > Further Education | |
| > School Sixth Form | |
| > Sixth Form College | |
| > Other Education | |
| Apprenticeships | |
| Employment | |
| Not in education or employment | |
| Unknown |
| Name | Distance |
|
Melbourn Primary School
Mortlock Street, Melbourn, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 6DB |
0.32 miles |
|
Meldreth Primary School
High Street, Meldreth, Nr Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 6LA |
0.61 miles |
|
Fowlmere Primary School
The Butts, Fowlmere, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 7SL |
2.25 miles |
|
Foxton Primary School
11 Hardman Road, Foxton, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB22 6RN |
2.57 miles |
|
Roman Way Academy
Burns Road, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 5EQ |
2.66 miles |
|
Icknield Walk First School
Poplar Drive, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 7EZ |
2.83 miles |
|
St Mary Roman Catholic Primary School
Melbourn Road, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 7DB |
3 miles |
|
Barrington CofE VC Primary School
Haslingfield Road, Barrington, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB22 7RG |
3.15 miles |
|
Studlands Rise First School
Studlands Rise, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 9HB |
3.21 miles |
|
Tannery Drift School
Tannery Drift, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 5DE |
3.27 miles |
|
Petersfield CofE Aided Primary School
Hurdleditch Road, Orwell, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 5QG |
3.38 miles |
|
Bassingbourn Primary School
Brook Road, Bassingbourn, Bassingbourn Cp School, Brook Road, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 5NP |
3.51 miles |
|
Thriplow CofE Primary School
School Lane, Thriplow, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 7RH |
3.66 miles |
|
Barley (VA) Church of England First School
Church End, Barley, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 8JW |
4.32 miles |
|
Harston and Newton Primary School
High Street, Harston, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB22 7PX |
4.44 miles |
|
Haslingfield Endowed Primary School
High Street, Haslingfield, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB23 1JW |
4.55 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Aurora Meldreth Manor School
Fenny Lane, Meldreth, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 6LG |
0.96 miles |
|
King James Academy Royston
Garden Walk, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 7JH |
2.61 miles |
|
Selwyn Hall School
Royston Road, Foxton, Cambridge, CB22 6SE |
2.69 miles |
|
Bassingbourn Village College
South End, Bassingbourn, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 5NJ |
3.42 miles |