Bottisham Village College
Cambridge, CB25 9DL · Cambridgeshire · secondary school
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25th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 7.0/10 against 916 of them, against 6.6/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 5 | 35% | 0.19 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 53.4 · 70 | 30% | 2.10 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.12 · 58 | 25% | 1.46 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 50.7 · 73 | 10% | 0.73 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Bottisham Village College overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 57.7% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 51.1, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.12 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did better than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.0 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Requires improvement in September 2024.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can access instrumental music tuition, participate in the Duke of Edinburgh Award and Henry Morris Awards, and attend an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,396 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,500. 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
How does the school support pupils to improve attainment in English and maths following the recent inspection? What specific steps are being taken to address the areas highlighted in the 2024 Ofsted report?
What Ofsted said about Bottisham Village College
Overview
The inspection found that while many pupils achieve well and benefit from a broad curriculum, the school’s overall effectiveness requires improvement. Recent changes to the school day and curriculum are still settling, leading to inconsistent lesson quality and support for some pupils. However, personal development is judged as good, with strong provision for clubs and personal, social and health education.
Strengths
- The curriculum is broad, offering a "good range of examination subjects" with teachers who typically have "good knowledge of their subjects" and explain ideas clearly.
- Personal development is strong, supported by "well thought out" programmes and a "wide range of artistic, dramatic and sporting clubs."
- Staff workload has been considered during recent changes, and "effective support is given to teachers in the early stages of their careers."
- The library is "well stocked and popular with pupils," promoting aspects of reading effectively.
Areas to improve
- Bullying incidents are not always addressed effectively; the school must ensure staff follow agreed procedures so incidents are not repeated.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) do not always receive the in-class support required to behave well and make good progress because guidance in support plans is not always followed.
- The new lesson structure is still being implemented; some subjects have not yet adapted to longer lesson times, hindering pupils' ability to sustain focus.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 50.8 |
| 2024/25 | 51.1 |
| 2025/26 | 50.7 |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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