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Cottenham Village College
Goodgraded 17/10/2023Ages 11–16877 pupilsFaithNone
Cottenham Village College is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 16 in Cambridge, within the Cambridgeshire local authority. The school has around 877 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 17/10/2023, Cottenham Village College was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.3), an average Attainment 8 score of 51.4 and 60% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Cambridge can view Cottenham Village College's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 17/10/2023. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points5 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Progress 8
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Above average
Attainment 852
England avg 45.1 · was 50.8 in 2023/24
Progress 8+0.3
Grade 5+ English & maths57%
England avg 45% · was 59% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths75%
England avg 65% · was 75% in 2023/24
EBacc entry67%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score5
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Pupil intake20.7%
Free school meals20.7%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language10.7%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled86%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing90.9%
Attendance90.9%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher20.2
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence24.6%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Cambridge
All schools in Cambridge →The Centre SchoolGood · 0.0 miCottenham Primary SchoolGood · 0.4 miHiston and Impington Park Primary SchoolOutstanding · 1.8 miHope Tree School2.0 miHiston and Impington Brook Primary School2.1 miImpington Village College2.4 mi
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