Linton Village College
Cambridge, CB21 4JB · Cambridgeshire · secondary school
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21st 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 783 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.1/10 among them, against 5.4/10 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 | 49.0 · 60 | 30% | 1.80 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.08 · 44 | 25% | 1.10 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 48.8 · 64 | 10% | 0.64 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Linton Village College overview
How it's doing
The school is rated Good by Ofsted following a June 2024 inspection. In 2024/25, 56.1% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 52.4, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.08 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 4.3 out of 10 among them, against 6.4 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, Symphonic Wind Orchestra, and Junior debate challenge. They participate in sports fixtures and a ski trip, attend the Cambridge Jazz Festival, and visit locations including Snowdonia, the Olympic Park, Stratford, Tate Modern, the Fitzwilliam Museum, the Houses of Parliament, a French language immersion centre, Spain, and Morocco.
Getting in
The published school roll is 766 pupils against a stated capacity of 918. 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 their Progress 8 scores? What specific support is available for students aiming for higher attainment in English and maths
What Ofsted said about Linton Village College
Overview
Linton Village College has improved considerably since its previous inspection, with leaders maintaining a clear vision for continued development. Pupils benefit from an orderly environment, positive relationships with staff, and a broad curriculum that prepares them well for their next educational stage. The school fosters a culture where pupils feel safe, valued, and encouraged to be independent and curious learners.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate "positive relationships with staff and each other" and behave well, being "polite and considerate".
- Teachers possess "good subject knowledge" and teach content in a "logical order" that builds understanding over time.
- The school’s reading routines effectively build confidence, helping pupils become "fluent, confident readers".
- Needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are "identified accurately", allowing them to make "strong progress".
- Leaders provide "regular" communication with parents and opportunities for them to stay informed about school improvements.
Areas to improve
- Teachers must select learning tasks that "build effectively on pupils’ previous learning" to ensure consistent progress.
- The school should ensure all pupils have a "clear understanding of its behaviour policy and procedures" to address perceptions of inconsistent treatment.
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 | 47.2 |
| 2024/25 | 52.4 |
| 2025/26 | 48.8 |
| 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
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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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