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Sawston Village College
Goodgraded 05/05/2023Ages 11–161,194 pupilsFaithNone
Sawston Village College is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 16 in Cambridge, within the Cambridgeshire local authority. The school has around 1,194 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 05/05/2023, Sawston Village College was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.9), an average Attainment 8 score of 60.3 and 72% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Cambridge can view Sawston Village College's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Latest graded inspection
Last inspected 05/05/2023. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points1 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Progress 8
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Above average
Attainment 855.5
England avg 45.1 · was 60.3 in 2023/24
Progress 8+0.9
Grade 5+ English & maths61%
England avg 45% · was 73% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths75%
England avg 65% · was 84% in 2023/24
EBacc entry54%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score5.18
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Pupil intake16.7%
Free school meals16.7%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language10.5%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled92%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing92.2%
Attendance92.2%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher19.2
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence18.1%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Cambridge
All schools in Cambridge →The Bellbird Primary SchoolGood · 0.3 miWilliam Westley Church of England VC Primary School1.0 miThe Icknield Primary School0.7 miStapleford Community Primary SchoolGood · 1.4 miDuxford Church of England Community Primary SchoolGood · 2.2 miGreat and Little Shelford CofE (Aided) Primary SchoolGood · 1.9 mi
See the full area report for CB22 3BP →