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Comberton Village College
Ages 11–181,962 pupilsFaithNone
Comberton Village College is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Cambridge, within the Cambridgeshire local authority. The school has around 1,962 pupils on roll. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.4), an average Attainment 8 score of 55.7 and 66% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Cambridge can view Comberton Village College's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspection
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationOutstanding
Behaviour & attitudesOutstanding
Personal developmentOutstanding
Leadership & managementOutstanding
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Strengths & watch points6 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Progress 8
Value added
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Above average
Attainment 855.7
England avg 45.1 · was 55.8 in 2023/24
Progress 8+0.4
Grade 5+ English & maths59%
England avg 45% · was 66% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths76%
England avg 65% · was 77% in 2023/24
EBacc entry47%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score4.96
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Sixth form — A-levelAbove average
A-level grade (point score)B-
APS per entry 37.8
A-level grade (best 3)B-
APS best 3: 37.5
AAB or better15%
Retention98%
Value added+0.17
Above average · 95% CI 0.1 to 0.3
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Pupil intake12.8%
Free school meals12.8%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language11.7%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled106%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing92.6%
Attendance92.6%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher16.2
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence18.2%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
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