Bassingbourn Village College Catchment Area
Bassingbourn Village College is a academy converter secondary school in Royston, Cambridgeshire , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 658 pupils, and a capacity of 625 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11–16
Age range
658
Pupils
625
Capacity
105%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2013
Bassingbourn Village College Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Bassingbourn Village College sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Cambridgeshire. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Cambridgeshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Cambridgeshire catchment area documents →Bassingbourn Village College — School Information
- Full address
- South End, Bassingbourn, Royston, SG8 5NJ
- Local authority
- Cambridgeshire
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–16 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 16.9% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 137427
Other Secondary Schools in Royston
If Bassingbourn Village College is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Royston are the next closest alternatives.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Bassingbourn Village College
Is Bassingbourn Village College oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Bassingbourn Village College currently has 658 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 625 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Bassingbourn Village College? ▾
Admission to Bassingbourn Village College is managed by Cambridgeshire. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Bassingbourn Village College cover? ▾
Bassingbourn Village College is a secondary school in Royston, Cambridgeshire, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Bassingbourn Village College? ▾
Bassingbourn Village College was rated Good by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.