Cambourne Village College
URN: 139408 • Cambridge CB23 6FR
Overview
- Name
- Cambourne Village College
- URN
- 139408
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- THE CAM ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 73.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Lynn Mayes (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- 01954284000
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Sheepfold Lane, Cambridge CB23 6FR
Summary
Cambourne Village College is a mixed secondary free school located in Cambridge, serving a growing community with a current enrollment of 1,461 pupils. Established in 2013, the college has quickly gained recognition for its commitment to academic excellence, receiving an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and being designated as a Leading Edge School. The curriculum is designed to provide a broad range of opportunities for students of all abilities, ensuring they achieve strong results in public examinations.
The college places a strong emphasis on student well-being and community engagement. It offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including musical performances, sports, and clubs, fostering a well-rounded educational experience. Cambourne Village College also supports an active adult education programme and collaborates with over 30 local groups, reflecting its commitment to serving the wider community.
Looking ahead, the college plans to expand further, including the opening of a new sixth form centre in September 2024. With a focus on inclusivity and partnership, Cambourne Village College aims to create a supportive environment where every student can thrive.
The college places a strong emphasis on student well-being and community engagement. It offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including musical performances, sports, and clubs, fostering a well-rounded educational experience. Cambourne Village College also supports an active adult education programme and collaborates with over 30 local groups, reflecting its commitment to serving the wider community.
Looking ahead, the college plans to expand further, including the opening of a new sixth form centre in September 2024. With a focus on inclusivity and partnership, Cambourne Village College aims to create a supportive environment where every student can thrive.
Useful links
- News & Events (calendar)
- News@Cam - June 2025 (calendar)
- News@Cam - May 2025 (calendar)
- Full Calendar (calendar)
- About Us (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Prospectus (other)
- Term Dates 2025-2026 (other)
- Term Dates 2026-2027 (other)
- Portals (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Comberton Village College (82.0)
- Swavesey Village College (77.1)
- Bottisham Village College (76.2)
- St Bede's Inter-Church School (75.6)
- 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
- 1250
- Pupils
- 1461
- Boys
- 751
- Girls
- 710
- FSM %
- 16.30
- Open date
- 2013-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2015-05-14
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Cambridgeshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1461 | 751 | 710 | 1250 | 16.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1380 | 714 | 666 | 1250 | 15.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1212 | 615 | 597 | 1250 | 14.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1212 | 615 | 597 | 1250 | 14.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1175 | 588 | 587 | 1250 | 13.50 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1120 | 572 | 548 | 1250 | 12.40 |
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