Cambourne Village College vs Comberton Village College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East of England, England, 7.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cambourne Village College
Cambridge · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,626 students
Comberton Village College
Cambridge · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,981 students
| Measure | Cambourne Village College Cambridge, East of England | Comberton Village College Cambridge, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 77 Top 25% | 83 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #88 of 460 | #73 of 460 |
| National rank | #722 of 4,090 | #514 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,626 | 1,981 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,626 | 1,981 |
| Free school meals | 18.2% | 14.8% |
| Capacity filled | 130.1% | 116.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 51.7 | 55.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 56.9% | 58.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 72.2% | 76.4% |
| EBacc average points | 4.66 | 4.96 |
| A level points per entry | – | 37.8 |
| town | Cambridge | Cambridge |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.cambournevc.org/ | www.combertonvc.org |
The verdict
- •Comberton Village College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (82.7 vs 76.8).
- •Comberton Village College is the larger school with 1,981 students compared with 1,626.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cambourne Village College better than Comberton Village College?
On the Success Index (England), Comberton Village College ranks higher (82.7 vs 76.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Cambourne Village College and Comberton Village College?
About 7.4 km in a straight line, between Cambridge and Cambridge in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cambourne Village College: 1,626. Comberton Village College: 1,981. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cambourne Village College and Comberton Village College rank in East of England?
Cambourne Village College is 88th of 460 and Comberton Village College is 73rd of 460 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).