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Bottisham Village College
Requires Improvementgraded 26/03/2024Ages 11–161,465 pupilsFaithNone
Bottisham Village College is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 16 in Cambridge, within the Cambridgeshire local authority. The school has around 1,465 pupils on roll. It was most recently inspected by Ofsted in 26/03/2024 and continues to develop its provision for pupils. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.1), an average Attainment 8 score of 51.1 and 52% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Cambridge can view Bottisham Village College's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionRequires Improvement
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationRequires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudesRequires Improvement
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementRequires Improvement
Last inspected 26/03/2024. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points2 strengths · 3 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Personal development
Progress 8
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Leadership & management
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Above average
Attainment 851.1
England avg 45.1 · was 50.8 in 2023/24
Progress 8+0.1
Grade 5+ English & maths58%
England avg 45% · was 52% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths77%
England avg 65% · was 73% in 2023/24
EBacc entry38%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score4.53
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Pupil intake21.4%
Free school meals21.4%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language8.7%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled92%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing91.9%
Attendance91.9%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher18.0
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence20.4%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Cambridge
All schools in Cambridge →Bottisham Community Primary SchoolGood · 0.5 miSwaffham Bulbeck Church of England Primary SchoolGood · 1.3 miGreat Wilbraham CofE Primary AcademyInadequate · 2.0 miSwaffham Prior Church of England Primary SchoolGood · 2.5 miLandmark International School3.2 miFulbourn Primary SchoolGood · 3.4 mi
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