Cottenham Village College

About Cottenham Village College

Cottenham Village College is an academy converter in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 877 pupils on roll. It is part of ASTREA ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (17 October 2023) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 52.9 (2025/26). 20.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 10.7% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Cambridgeshire →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–16

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

877 / 900 (97%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Religious Character

None

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

17 October 2023

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

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

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

High Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB24 8UA

Phone

01954288944

Headteacher

Hanan McKeand

Website

https://www.astreacottenham.org/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Cottenham Village College?

Cottenham Village College is an academy converter in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, for pupils aged 11–16.

How many pupils does Cottenham Village College have?

Cottenham Village College has 877 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Cottenham Village College's Ofsted rating?

Cottenham Village College was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (17 October 2023).

How does Cottenham Village College perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Cottenham Village College achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 52.9 in 2025/26.

Is Cottenham Village College part of an academy trust?

Yes — Cottenham Village College is part of ASTREA ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Cottenham Village College?

Cottenham Village College is located at High Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB24 8UA.