Cottenham Village College
Academy converter
Cambridge, CB24 8UA
Ofsted
Good
Our ranking
Top 22% in England
5 of 10 in South Cambridgeshire
Pupils
860
First preferences per place
0.73
2026/27
Absence
8.4%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 52.4 | 50.8 | 52.0 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 65% | 59% | 56% | |
| Average English grade | 5.1 | 5.0 | 5.2 | |
| Average maths grade | 5.6 | 5.2 | 5.3 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 73% | 63% | 62% | |
| Progress 8 | 0.24 | 0.26 | — |
75% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Northstowe Learning Community · 2.4 mi · Good · Top 25% in England
- Impington Village College · 2.4 mi · Not judged · Top 12% in England
- North Cambridge Academy · 4.0 mi · No rating · Bottom 44% in England
- Chesterton Community College · 4.5 mi · Not judged · Top 6% in England
- Parkside Community College · 5.4 mi · No rating · Top 7% in England
- Swavesey Village College · 5.6 mi · Outstanding · Top 18% in England
The neighbourhood
Cottenham Village College is in Cottenham (typical home £415,000, crime average).
What is Cottenham Village College's Ofsted rating?
Cottenham Village College is rated Good by Ofsted.
How does Cottenham Village College rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Cottenham Village College is in the top 22% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.