Comberton Village College
Cambridge, CB23 7DU · Cambridgeshire · secondary school
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7th 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 734 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 7.5/10 among them, against 8.3/10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 61.3 · 83 | 46% | 3.83 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.42 · 80 | 38% | 3.08 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 56.8 · 88 | 15% | 1.36 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Comberton Village College overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 58.6% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 55.7, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.42 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did better 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 7.0 out of 10 among them, against 8.1 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Duke of Edinburgh award and a Young Carers group, with trips to Grafham Water and an after-school club available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,981 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,700. 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 Progress 8 score of +0.42 translate into specific support for individual students? What are the typical class sizes for core subjects given the current roll?
What Ofsted said about Comberton Village College
Overview
Pupils at Comberton Village College ‘thrive’ within an environment characterised by ‘very high expectations’ for both conduct and achievement. The inspection found that the school delivers an ‘ambitious and broad curriculum’ where staff ensure all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, gain the necessary knowledge and skills. Leaders and trustees actively refine the school’s work, resulting in a setting where pupils become ‘caring, confident and capable’.
Strengths
- The curriculum is ‘designed with care’, with precisely identified knowledge sequences and regular opportunities to revisit prior learning, ensuring pupils ‘know more and remember more’.
- Staff possess ‘exceptionally strong subject knowledge’ and provide ‘precise and detailed feedback’ that helps close gaps in understanding and address misconceptions.
- The school’s ‘inclusive ethos’ is embedded throughout, with pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities receiving ‘exceptional support and care’ that allows them to flourish.
- Personal development provision is ‘exceptional’, with a robust personal, social and health education curriculum and a ‘raft of opportunities’ that develop pupils’ leadership skills.
- Sixth-form students benefit from an ‘engaging and relevant’ enrichment programme, learning practical skills such as first aid and financial management while mentoring younger pupils.
Areas to improve
The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 55.8 |
| 2024/25 | 55.7 |
| 2025/26 | 56.8 |
| 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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