How many pupils does Comberton Village College have?

Comberton Village College has 1,962 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Comberton Village College perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Comberton Village College achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 56.8 in 2025/26.

Is Comberton Village College part of an academy trust?

Yes — Comberton Village College is part of THE CAM ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Comberton Village College?

Comberton Village College is located at West Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB23 7DU.

Comberton Village College

West Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB23 7DU

Not rated

Inspected 19 November 2024 · no overall grade

No overall grade

Ofsted

56.8

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

11–18

Ages

1,962

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About Comberton Village College

Comberton Village College is an academy converter in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,962 pupils on roll. It is part of THE CAM ACADEMY TRUST. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 56.8 (2025/26). 12.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 11.7% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Cambridgeshire →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: Ages 11–18
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 1,962 / 1,700 (115%) · over capacity
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Religious Character: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Last Ofsted Inspection: 19 November 2024

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

12.8%

Free school meals

11.7%

EAL

7.6%

SEN support

4.4%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

56.8

Attainment 8

292 pupils

61.3%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

75.3%

Grade 4+ English & Maths

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Sixth form (Key Stage 5)

B-

A-level average grade

176 students

15.3%

AAB+ (2 facilitating)

69%

To higher education

30%

To top-third universities

To apprenticeship

Where pupils go next

99%

Sustained destination

94%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

6.9%

Overall absence

15.1%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

125.89

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +5.2 vs 2023/24

15.9

Pupils per teacher

↓ -0.3 vs 2023/24

83.18

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -9.0 vs 2023/24

£51,057

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 8% on leadership pay

↑ +£1,664 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

2.3% rate

↑ +3 vs 2023/24

11.13

Leadership (FTE)

↓ -1.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£9,009

Spend per pupil

£9,869

Income per pupil

52%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: West Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB23 7DU
Phone: 01223262503
Executive Principal: Victoria Hearn
Website: http://www.combertonvc.org

Academy Trust

THE CAM ACADEMY TRUST →

Teaching Jobs

Pastoral & welfare

Safeguarding and Alternative Provision Coordinator

PermanentFull time£28,598 - £31,022 (FTE) · · NJC Scale 5, Points 12 to 17 . Actual salary £24,528.28 per annum on point 12 (pay award pending).

Closes in 6 daysView & apply

Admin / HR

Receptionist

PermanentPart time£25,185 - £25,583 (FTE) · · NJC Scale 2, Points 5 to 6. Actual salary £21,600.98 per annum (based on 37 hrs per week) on point 12 (pay award pending).

Closes in 6 daysView & apply

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Comberton Village College?: Comberton Village College is an academy converter in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18.
How many pupils does Comberton Village College have?: Comberton Village College has 1,962 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Comberton Village College perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Comberton Village College achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 56.8 in 2025/26.
Is Comberton Village College part of an academy trust?: Yes — Comberton Village College is part of THE CAM ACADEMY TRUST.
Where is Comberton Village College?: Comberton Village College is located at West Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB23 7DU.

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