How many pupils does Melbourn Village College have?

Melbourn Village College has 585 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Melbourn Village College perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Melbourn Village College achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 43.7 in 2025/26.

Is Melbourn Village College part of an academy trust?

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

Where is Melbourn Village College?

Melbourn Village College is located at The Moor, Royston, Cambridgeshire, SG8 6EF.

Melbourn Village College

The Moor, Royston, Cambridgeshire, SG8 6EF

Not rated

Inspected 13 May 2025 · no overall grade

No overall grade

Ofsted

43.7

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

11–16

Ages

585

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About Melbourn Village College

Melbourn Village College is an academy converter in Royston, Cambridgeshire, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 585 pupils on roll. It is part of THE CAM ACADEMY TRUST. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 43.7 (2025/26). 26.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 5.5% 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: 585 / 740 (79%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Religious Character: Does not apply
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Last Ofsted Inspection: 13 May 2025

Pupil profile

2025/26

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

26.7%

Free school meals

5.5%

EAL

7.2%

SEN support

5.1%

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)

43.7

Attainment 8

108 pupils

44.4%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

66.7%

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.

Where pupils go next

94%

Sustained destination

82%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

9.1%

Overall absence

23.5%

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.

37.23

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -3.1 vs 2023/24

17.6

Pupils per teacher

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

19.85

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +3.4 vs 2023/24

£49,122

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 13% on leadership pay

↑ +£2,925 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

↓ -5 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

↓ -1.7 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.

£9,236

Spend per pupil

£9,691

Income per pupil

55%

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: The Moor, Royston, Cambridgeshire, SG8 6EF
Phone: 01763223400
Principal: Rachel Spencer
Website: www.melbournvc.org

Academy Trust

THE CAM ACADEMY TRUST →

Teaching Jobs

Teaching Assistant

Cover Supervisor

PermanentPart time£28,598 - £31,022 (FTE) · · NJC Scale 5, Points 12 to 17- £14.82 to £16.08 per hour plus holiday pay.

Closes tomorrowView & apply

Support Staff

Casual Swimming Instructor

PermanentPart time£18.36 Hourly · · NJC Scale SO1 point 24 - £18.36 per hour plus holiday pay paid at 13% (total of £20.75 per hour)

Closes in 3 daysView & apply

Support Staff

Food Technician

PermanentFull time£25,583 - £25,989 (FTE) · · NJC Scale 3, point 5 to 6 – pay award pending. Actual salary £21,942.34 per annum on point 5.

Closes in 6 daysView & apply

TeacherSpanish

Teacher of Spanish

PermanentFull time£32,916 - £51,048 (FTE) · · MPS/UPS

Closes 9 Nov 2026View & apply

Teacher

Reading Intervention Coordinator (Teaching)

PermanentPart time£32,916 - £51,048 (FTE) · · MPS/UPS

Closes 18 Nov 2026View & apply

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Melbourn Village College?: Melbourn Village College is an academy converter in Royston, Cambridgeshire, England, for pupils aged 11–16.
How many pupils does Melbourn Village College have?: Melbourn Village College has 585 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Melbourn Village College perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Melbourn Village College achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 43.7 in 2025/26.
Is Melbourn Village College part of an academy trust?: Yes — Melbourn Village College is part of THE CAM ACADEMY TRUST.
Where is Melbourn Village College?: Melbourn Village College is located at The Moor, Royston, Cambridgeshire, SG8 6EF.

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