Bassingbourn Village College
Royston, SG8 5NJ · Cambridgeshire · secondary school
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26th of 34 secondary schools in Cambridgeshire we can score, 35 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 878 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.2/10 among them, against 4.1/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 42.3 · 43 | 30% | 1.29 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.15 · 38 | 25% | 0.96 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 44.7 · 43 | 10% | 0.43 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Bassingbourn Village College overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 51.6% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 47.5, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.15 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did slightly worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.0 out of 10 among them, against 5.5 out of 10 nationally. Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2023.
Getting in
The published school roll is 652 pupils against a stated capacity of 625. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
What support is available for pupils who are not meeting expected progress in English and maths? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating while addressing the gap in similar-intake performance?
What Ofsted said about Bassingbourn Village College
Overview
Bassingbourn Village College continues to be a good school, where pupils are proud to belong and learn in a "happy and safe environment." The report highlights an ambitious curriculum and effective safeguarding, though it notes inconsistencies in teaching quality and behaviour management that require attention.
Strengths
- Leaders have designed an "ambitious" curriculum with carefully sequenced learning, allowing pupils to build "secure understanding" of topics.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are "well provided for," accessing the same curriculum as their peers with effective adaptations.
- Staff skilfully check understanding to identify and address misconceptions before they become embedded.
- The school offers a wide range of well-attended extra-curricular activities and a "well-planned careers programme" that prepares pupils for future life stages.
- Staff feel "supported and valued by leaders," who consult them on changes and manage workload effectively.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure all teachers use pedagogical approaches suitable to subject content, as some activities are not well linked to learning aims, causing pupils to lose interest or fail to explain *why* they are learning something.
- Leaders must ensure all staff consistently apply agreed behaviour policies and routines, as inconsistent application by some staff allows distractions to disrupt learning for longer than necessary.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff described as "constantly vigilant" and quick to report concerns, ensuring pupils feel safe and receive necessary support.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 47.8 |
| 2024/25 | 47.5 |
| 2025/26 | 44.7 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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