Melbourn Village College
URN: 137527 • Royston SG8 6EF
Overview
- Name
- Melbourn Village College
- URN
- 137527
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- THE CAM ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Serious Weaknesses
- Ranking score
- 28.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Rachel Spencer (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- 01763223400
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- The Moor, Royston SG8 6EF
Summary
Melbourn Village College, located in Royston, Cambridgeshire, is a mixed secondary academy that serves students aged 11 to 16. Established in 1959 and part of The Cam Academy Trust since 2013, the school has a current enrolment of 585 pupils, with a capacity of 740. The college is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment, underpinned by its core values of kindness, curiosity, and resilience.
The curriculum at Melbourn Village College is designed to provide a broad educational experience, focusing on both academic and personal development. Students are encouraged to develop essential skills and attributes that will prepare them for future challenges. The school emphasizes collaboration and mutual respect, aiming to equip pupils with the emotional intelligence needed to thrive as global citizens.
In addition to its academic offerings, Melbourn Village College actively engages with the local community, supporting adult education programmes and making its facilities available for community use. The school prioritizes safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment for learning.
The curriculum at Melbourn Village College is designed to provide a broad educational experience, focusing on both academic and personal development. Students are encouraged to develop essential skills and attributes that will prepare them for future challenges. The school emphasizes collaboration and mutual respect, aiming to equip pupils with the emotional intelligence needed to thrive as global citizens.
In addition to its academic offerings, Melbourn Village College actively engages with the local community, supporting adult education programmes and making its facilities available for community use. The school prioritizes safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment for learning.
Useful links
- THE CAM ACADEMY TRUST (other)
- Adult Education (other)
- Website by Novus (other)
- the booking form can be found here. (other)
- Melbourn Village College (other)
- VACANCIES (other)
- REPORT A SAFEGUARDING CONCERN (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Bassingbourn Village College (57.6)
- Bassingbourn Village College (45.2)
- Melbourn Village College (45.2)
- Meridian School (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Cambridgeshire
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- THE CAM ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 740
- Pupils
- 585
- Boys
- 312
- Girls
- 273
- FSM %
- 24.30
- Open date
- 2011-10-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-07-04
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Hertfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 585 | 312 | 273 | 740 | 24.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 638 | 352 | 286 | 740 | 22.10 |
| 2023-09-11 | 605 | 328 | 277 | 740 | 17.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 605 | 328 | 277 | 740 | 17.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 621 | 342 | 279 | 740 | 13.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 626 | 330 | 296 | 740 | 10.50 |
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