Sawtry Village Academy

URN: 136974 • Huntingdon PE28 5TQ

Overview

Name
Sawtry Village Academy
URN
136974
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
None
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
MERIDIAN TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
64.5 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Simon Parsons (since 2025) , Principal
Telephone
01487830701
Website
Visit
Address
Fen Lane, Huntingdon PE28 5TQ

Summary

Sawtry Village Academy is a mixed secondary academy located in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, with a current enrolment of 1,085 students and a capacity of 1,200. Since joining Meridian Trust in 2015, the academy has focused on providing a high-quality educational experience, emphasising individual achievement and community involvement. The recent Ofsted inspection in October 2023 highlighted the effectiveness of the teaching staff and the supportive environment that fosters student care and aspiration.

The academy offers a broad and balanced curriculum designed to develop essential skills such as leadership and teamwork. Students engage in various extracurricular activities, including sports and music, which enhance their learning experience. Additionally, the school encourages students to complete PLEDGES, promoting resilience and hard work.

Sawtry Village Academy is committed to its core values, ensuring that every student is known, valued, and supported in their educational journey. The school aims to prepare students to become responsible and employable citizens, while also promoting British Values throughout the curriculum.

Key details

LA
Cambridgeshire
Age range
11 - 18
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
MERIDIAN TRUST
Capacity
1200
Pupils
1085
Boys
557
Girls
528
FSM %
19.80
Open date
2011-08-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-09-15
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Cambridgeshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 1085 557 528 1200 19.80
2024-09-11 994 521 473 1200 17.70
2023-09-11 885 454 431 1200 14.60
2022-09-11 885 454 431 1200 14.60
2021-09-11 882 452 430 1200 14.20
2020-09-11 850 430 420 1200 10.90

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