Sawtry Village Academy
Huntingdon, PE28 5TQ · Cambridgeshire · secondary school
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18th 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 — 6.8/10 against 883 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 | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 45.5 · 51 | 30% | 1.54 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.56 · 86 | 25% | 2.16 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 47.9 · 60 | 10% | 0.60 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Sawtry Village Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 47.8% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 49.4, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.56 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did better than those nationally who started from the same place. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (7.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.1 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in October 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Duke of Edinburgh and Art club, play rugby, hockey, football, or netball, and visit the Fitzwilliam museum. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,101 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,200. 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 maintain their progress from Key Stage 3 to 4? What specific support is available for students aiming for higher grades in English and maths? How does the after-school club integrate with the wider curriculum?
What Ofsted said about Sawtry Village Academy
Overview
Sawtry Village Academy continues to be a good school, characterised by an inclusive culture where pupils feel safe and valued. The report highlights high expectations, consistent teaching, and examination results that are well above the national average, contributing to a calm and purposeful environment.
Strengths
- Pupils are proud of the school’s inclusive culture, where "difference and diversity are accepted and celebrated."
- The curriculum is "typically well planned and sequenced," implemented by knowledgeable staff with effective trust-led training.
- Provision for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities is effective, with careful assessment and appropriate classroom support.
- Leaders take reading seriously, providing intervention activities and engaging pupils through reading groups and holiday challenges.
- The school is well led and managed, with staff feeling "valued and motivated" and a parental community that is "overwhelmingly supportive."
Areas to improve
- In a small number of subjects, curriculum delivery does not always address gaps in pupils’ learning, meaning they are not always able to remember what they have learned.
- Subject leaders should ensure curriculum design from the strongest subjects is shared to enable all pupils to "remember long term the content they have been taught."
- Pupil leadership roles are not clear to all pupils, so they do not always know how to contribute to the life of the school.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 49.4 |
| 2024/25 | 49.4 |
| 2025/26 | 47.9 |
| 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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