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WELCOME FROM THE PRINCIPAL Welcome to Cambourne Village College; I am delighted that you would like to know more about our college. Cambourne Village College, an academy of The Cam Academy Trust, opened in brand new premises in September 2013 with just five forms of Year 7 pupils. Serving one of the fastest-growing communities in the UK, we now have more than 1300 pupils on roll, with major further expansion planned, including the opening of our new sixth form centre in September 2024. The College has enjoyed remarkable success since opening, gaining an early Ofsted Outstanding rating along with designation as a Leading Edge School. Our pupils achieve excellent results in public examinations via a curriculum designed to offer maximum breadth and opportunity for all abilities. Our extra-curricular offer is also outstanding, with annual musical drama performances, termly concerts, a wide range of competitive and recreational sporting activities, and many further clubs and events on offer. We strive to be a welcoming and inclusive school for our pupils and to fulfil our Village College ethos in serving the whole community. We support an active adult education programme, and more than 30 local groups and organisations make use of the school’s facilities out of hours. This unusual commitment to our local community was a key factor in winning a prestigious Silver Award in the ‘Making a Difference’ category of the Pearson School of the Year celebrations in 2018.
Any school is only as strong as the bond between parents, carers, pupils, and staff so we always seek to have effective, mutually beneficial, and long-lasting partnerships, as we know these will ensure our pupils can thrive and become their very best. As a result, we have high expectations of everyone connected to our school, grounded in our guiding principle of RESPECT. Our aims are summed up below and further explained in our Ethos Statement. Aspiring to Excellence: •
We are a dynamic, innovative, and outward-looking school.
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We value every individual and seek the best possible outcomes for each one.
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Our staff is highly qualified, exceptionally committed and continually learning.
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We nurture mutually beneficial partnerships which enhance our pupils’ opportunities and well-being.
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We are sustained by collaboration, mutual support and trusting relationships.
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We are an open, friendly school where all people feel they belong.
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We are proud to serve our community of Cambourne and want Cambourne to be proud of us.
Lynn Mayes, Principal
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Nothing is too much trouble for staff here – they are excellent! Year 7 Settling-In Evening
Many thanks to Cambourne Village College for giving our children the best learning opportunities possible in your care. Cambourne Village College Facebook Comment
HIGH QUALITY TEACHING & LEARNING Teaching of the very highest standard, leading to excellent learning for all pupils, is at the heart of our work. All pupils are able to exploit the wonderful advantages of a new state-of-the-art building and extensive IT infrastructure through use of their own iPads. Cambourne teachers are thus ideally placed to provide inspirational learning opportunities for all our pupils.
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We expect every pupil to achieve his or her best at Cambourne Village College. Whatever an individual’s starting point, we aim to support each and every one to achieve the highest possible grades at GCSE and through other appropriate qualifications. This high achievement is then continued at the outstanding Comberton Sixth Form for those pupils who progress there, and we are working with the Local Authority and the Cam Academy Trust on plans to develop our own sixth form centre on site. We want all pupils to develop broad skills and confidence, hence we offer many student leadership opportunities and an exceptional range of extra-curricular opportunities.
Well done Year 11s and a massive congratulations to the school for producing another set of wonderful results. Parent Comment, Facebook
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A POSITIVE & CARING ETHOS
Cambourne Village College is characterised by an inclusive ethos where every pupil can thrive. Positive, polite and considerate behaviour is insisted on from all pupils, at all times, enabling everyone to learn well. Our simple uniform must be worn properly and fully by all pupils. Positive behaviour is encouraged through a system of rewards. Simple and fair sanctions are used if necessary, to ensure behaviour is as it should be. We aim to work positively with parents to ensure that all our pupils are happy, secure and learning well.
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WIDER EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES We are committed to providing an excellent educational experience for every pupil at Cambourne Village College. As well as ensuring excellent teaching and learning in every lesson, a broad range of exciting educational activities is available to all pupils, enabling each one to become capable, confident and caring. Very many opportunities exist within sport and the expressive arts, and all pupils are encouraged to participate in our various leadership schemes. Clubs and fixtures, music, drama productions and performances are open to everyone. All pupils have the opportunity to participate in the Duke of Edinburgh Award programme from Year 9. A wide range of trips and visits takes place for all pupils, both in this country and abroad. This academic year, we hope to reinstate our summer residential for Year 7 pupils and the visit to Spain that traditionally takes place for them in May. International field trips, ski trips, sports and language visits are on offer to the pupils as they move up through the school.
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My daughter loves coming into school every morning!! The staff are very positive and supportive – thank you for all your hard work! Year 7 Settling-In Evening
I feel my child is known, liked, supported and nurtured here. Year 9 Parent Consultation Questionnaire
The College is uniquely situated to build ever-stronger relationships with our catchment primary schools in the town. Close liaison means that primary and secondary curriculums dovetail as smoothly as possible. Not only do we collaborate closely at transition time to ensure all pupils feel confident and secure in their move to secondary school, but our close proximity means that collaborative working in the classroom and across such areas as sport, languages and music can easily take place. We believe this gives pupils the strongest possible platform for the launch of their successful secondary school careers.
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Sheepfold Lane, Great Cambourne, Cambridge CB23 6FR T 01954 284000 E thecollege@cambournevc.org W www.cambournevc.org Principal Lynn Mayes
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