Bassingbourn Village College

About Bassingbourn Village College

Bassingbourn Village College is a non-selective comprehensive school with an agreed admissions number of 125 from September 2015. Our aim is to be the best comprehensive school in Cambridgeshire, within the next five years. We aim to do this by delivering our students with an education that unlocks their potential to obtain the best educational outcome for them.

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Key Facts

Head/Principal Ian Stoneham

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 5.0

Teaching Quality 4.5

Communication 5.0

Student Wellbeing 4.5

Facilities 4.5

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

17.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Excellent

38.7

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Secondary School Results (Key Stage 4)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

47.8

Attainment 8

Average grade across 8 subjects

-0.15

Progress 8

Below average

50.0%

English & Maths 9-5

Strong pass in both

72.7%

English & Maths 9-4

Standard pass in both

Additional Information

25.8% entered EBacc

20.3% achieved EBacc

128 pupils in cohort

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 3

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Rachel G Unconfirmed

Parent Jun 1, 2023

4.0

"A Good, But Not Perfect Experience"

Our experience at Bassingbourn has been positive overall, but we've had some concerns about communication from the school. The facilities are great, and our child enjoys their lessons. However, we feel that the school could improve in terms of keeping parents informed about their child's progress and involving them in the educational process.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 3/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 3/5

Facilities 4/5

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Emily S Unconfirmed

Parent Sep 1, 2022

5.0

"Our Daughter Thrives at Bassingbourn!"

We've been incredibly impressed with the school's commitment to unlocking each child's potential. The facilities are excellent, and our daughter has loved participating in the netball club and attending the 'Belonging by Design' initiative. The staff are always approachable and supportive, making us feel valued as parents.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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David C Unconfirmed

Parent Dec 15, 2020

5.0

"Excellent Education and Values"

As a former parent, I can confidently say that Bassingbourn Village College provided our children with an outstanding education and helped shape them into confident, compassionate individuals. We appreciated the school's emphasis on 'Believe, Achieve, Succeed' and its commitment to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all students.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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