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Cottenham Village College

South Cambridgeshire, CB24 8UASecondaryAges 11–16MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Oct 2023
Progress 8
+0.26
Above average
−20+2
Competition
0.7×
Not oversubscribed
123 1st-choice / 177 places
Ranking
#926
of 3,141 nationally

About Cottenham Village College

Cottenham Village College is a popular choice among local families, with 123 first-preference applications for 177 total places in the 2025/26 admissions round, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.47. That means for every place available, nearly one and a half families put it top of their list. ParentView data isn't available in the school's most recent records, but the demand alone signals strong local confidence. The school is a mixed, non-denominational state secondary for ages 11 to 16, with no sixth form, and is led by headteacher Hanan McKeand. It serves 877 pupils against a capacity of 900, so it's running very close to full. Just over 17% of students are eligible for free school meals, which is slightly above the national average for secondaries, suggesting a genuinely comprehensive intake. The school has a swimming pool, astro turf, science labs, music rooms, and a gymnasium, plus clubs ranging from eco club and chess to drama and choir.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 16 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressHigh Street, Cambridge, South Cambridgeshire, CB24 8UA
HeadteacherHanan McKeand
Local AuthorityCambridgeshire
Number of Pupils877
Free School Meals (FSM)17.2%
School Capacity877 / 900 (97% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

17 Oct 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Source: Ofsted, 21 Nov 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Swimming PoolGymnasiumSports HallMusic RoomsDining HallScience LabsAstro Turf

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

14

Sports

BadmintonCross CountryMartial ArtsDanceFootballRugbyBasketballTennisCricket

Clubs & Activities

Eco ClubChessDramaBook ClubChoir

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:40 – 15:10

Source: astreacottenham.org. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Cottenham Village College has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.