Best 3 Secondary schools in Cambridgeshire – comparison

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Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of secondary schools: Soham Village College (Secondary) in Ely; St Bede's Inter-Church School (Secondary) in Cambridge; Swavesey Village College (Secondary) in Cambridge — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Soham Village College, St Bede's Inter-Church School and Swavesey Village College. They are secondary phase and academy converter type located around Ely, Cambridgeshire and Cambridge, Cambridgeshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Soham Village College), published Jul 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for Soham Village College (Jul 2024). average roll around ≈ 1,200, combined total ≈ 3,600, typical FSM 15–20%, range 15–20%–15–20%; spread across trusts such as Staploe Education Trust and MERIDIAN TRUST.

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Attribute	Soham Village College CB7 5AA	St Bede's Inter-Church School CB1 3TD	Swavesey Village College CB24 4RS
Phase / Type	Secondary • Academy converter	Secondary • Academy converter	Secondary • Academy converter
Location	Ely Cambridgeshire CB7 5AA	Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB1 3TD	Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB24 4RS
Latest Ofsted	1 14 Jul 2024	1 1 Jul 2024	1 20 Jun 2024
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 1,450 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 950 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,250 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	1350	903	1350
Capacity utilisation	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Non-selective	Non-selective	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	Staploe Education Trust	Cambridgeshire (873)	MERIDIAN TRUST
Website	www.sohamvc.org	www.st-bedes.org.uk	www.swaveseyvc.co.uk
Telephone	01353724100	01223568816	01954230366
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Soham Village College

CB7 5AA

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Ely
Cambridgeshire
CB7 5AA
Ofsted: 1 14 Jul 2024
Pupils: ≈ 1,450 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Staploe Education Trust
Website: www.sohamvc.org
Telephone: 01353724100

St Bede's Inter-Church School

CB1 3TD

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Cambridge
Cambridgeshire
CB1 3TD
Ofsted: 1 1 Jul 2024
Pupils: ≈ 950 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Cambridgeshire (873)
Website: www.st-bedes.org.uk
Telephone: 01223568816

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

Map of compared schools

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.