Comberton Village College
URN: 136463 • Cambridge CB23 7DU
Overview
- Name
- Comberton Village College
- URN
- 136463
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- THE CAM ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 82.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Peter Law (since 2025) , Executive Principal
- Telephone
- 01223262503
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- West Street, Cambridge CB23 7DU
Summary
Comberton Village College, located in Cambridge, is a mixed secondary academy with a current enrolment of 1,962 pupils, surpassing its capacity of 1,700. The school, established in 1960, is part of The Cam Academy Trust and is committed to providing a supportive and inspiring learning environment. The ethos of the college emphasizes academic excellence, personal development, and community engagement, fostering a culture where students can thrive both academically and socially.
The curriculum at Comberton Village College is designed to offer a broad and deep educational experience, ensuring that pupils are well-prepared for future challenges. The school prioritises innovative teaching methods and aims to help students achieve their highest potential. Additionally, the college provides various support systems for students, including resources for those with special educational needs.
Comberton Village College actively engages with the local community and encourages parental involvement, recognising the importance of collaboration between school, pupils, and families. The school hosts events such as open evenings to facilitate this partnership and to showcase the vibrant learning environment it offers.
The curriculum at Comberton Village College is designed to offer a broad and deep educational experience, ensuring that pupils are well-prepared for future challenges. The school prioritises innovative teaching methods and aims to help students achieve their highest potential. Additionally, the college provides various support systems for students, including resources for those with special educational needs.
Comberton Village College actively engages with the local community and encourages parental involvement, recognising the importance of collaboration between school, pupils, and families. The school hosts events such as open evenings to facilitate this partnership and to showcase the vibrant learning environment it offers.
Useful links
- News & Events (calendar)
- Comberton Village College Receives National Recognition for Performance (calendar)
- News@COM Spring 2025 (calendar)
- About Us (other)
- Prospectus (other)
- Curriculum (other)
- Revised Term Dates 2025-26 (other)
- Term Dates 2026-2027 (other)
- Parent & Student Information (other)
- Portals (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Swavesey Village College (77.1)
- Bottisham Village College (76.2)
- St Bede's Inter-Church School (75.6)
- Cambourne Village College (73.3)
- Chesterton Community College (71.3)
Key details
- LA
- Cambridgeshire
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- Not applicable
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- THE CAM ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 1700
- Pupils
- 1962
- Boys
- 1019
- Girls
- 943
- FSM %
- 11.90
- Open date
- 2011-02-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2013-02-01
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Cambridgeshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1962 | 1019 | 943 | 1700 | 11.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1930 | 1024 | 906 | 1700 | 11.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1940 | 993 | 947 | 1700 | 7.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1940 | 993 | 947 | 1700 | 7.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1957 | 1004 | 953 | 1700 | 6.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1906 | 995 | 911 | 1700 | 5.00 |
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