Best 3 Secondary schools in South Cambridgeshire – comparison

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Comparison of secondary schools: Swavesey Village College (Secondary) in Cambridge; Cambourne Village College (Secondary) in Cambridge; Linton Village College (Secondary) in Cambridge — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Swavesey Village College, Cambourne Village College and Linton Village College. They are secondary phase and academy converter and free schools type located around Cambridge, Cambridgeshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Swavesey Village College), published Jun 2024. The lowest is 2 (Linton Village College), published Jun 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for Swavesey Village College (Jun 2024). average roll around ≈ 1,150, combined total ≈ 3,500, typical FSM 15–20%, range 15–20%–15–20%; spread across trusts such as MERIDIAN TRUST, The Cam Academy Trust and Anglian Learning.

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Attribute	Swavesey Village College CB24 4RS	Cambourne Village College CB23 6FR	Linton Village College CB21 4JB
Phase / Type	Secondary • Academy converter	Secondary • Free schools	Secondary • Academy converter
Location	Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB24 4RS	Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB23 6FR	Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB21 4JB
Latest Ofsted	1 20 Jun 2024	1 12 Jun 2015	2 10 Jun 2024
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 1,250 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,450 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 800 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	1350	1250	918
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Non-selective	Non-selective	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	MERIDIAN TRUST	The Cam Academy Trust	Anglian Learning
Website	www.swaveseyvc.co.uk	www.cambournevc.org	www.lvc.org
Telephone	01954230366	01954284000	01223891233
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Swavesey Village College

CB24 4RS

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Cambridge
Cambridgeshire
CB24 4RS
Ofsted: 1 20 Jun 2024
Pupils: ≈ 1,250 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: MERIDIAN TRUST
Website: www.swaveseyvc.co.uk
Telephone: 01954230366

Cambourne Village College

CB23 6FR

Phase / Type: Secondary • Free schools
Location: Cambridge
Cambridgeshire
CB23 6FR
Ofsted: 1 12 Jun 2015
Pupils: ≈ 1,450 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: The Cam Academy Trust
Website: www.cambournevc.org
Telephone: 01954284000

Linton Village College

CB21 4JB

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Cambridge
Cambridgeshire
CB21 4JB
Ofsted: 2 10 Jun 2024
Pupils: ≈ 800 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Anglian Learning
Website: www.lvc.org
Telephone: 01223891233

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How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.