Impington Village College
New Road, Impington, Cambridge, CB24 9LXOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Impington Village College is a secondary school in Cambridge for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 309 schools in Cambridgeshire. It ranks 4th of 17 secondary schools in Cambridge. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in February 2025, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 11 February 2025, report published 18 March 2025
This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Sixth form provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 11 February 2025
Pupils thrive here. The school promotes a broad range of attributes alongside academic success. There is a strong sense of community. There are opportunities built into the curriculum for creativity, activity and service so all pupils get a wide range of experiences. All pupils can participate in multiple clubs before and after school. There is a wide range of trips, including international opportunities. There are no barriers to participation. The school is determined that everyone should benefit from these rich experiences. Pupils are diligent. They persevere and are extremely proud of their work. Pupils benefit from the high expectations that the school has for their academic achievement and wider participation. They are encouraged to ask questions and learn to appreciate different views. Pupils become inquiring, caring and motivated to succeed. They know they can do well. The school believes that 'anything is possible' and the academic and pastoral support pupils receive from adults is of exceptional quality. Pupils benefit from a calm and purposeful atmosphere in lessons and around the school. They behave exceptionally well. They have a mature understanding of each other's needs. They celebrate each other's unique qualities and differences.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
236 pupils in the year group
Pupil numbers and mix
1,446 pupils on roll, with places for 1,370
Schools near Impington Village College
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Cambridge Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 43.9 |
| Red Balloon Learner Centre - Cambridge | 2 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Attainment 8: 6.3 |
| Chesterton Community College | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | Attainment 8: 68.0 |
| Cambridge Arts and Sciences (CATS and CSVPA) | 2 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Attainment 8: 6.3 |
| Cottenham Village College | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 52.0 |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- EASTERN LEARNING ALLIANCE
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Ms Jo Sale
- Phone
- 01223200400
- Address
- New Road, Impington, Cambridge, CB24 9LX
- Local authority
- Cambridgeshire
- URN
- 137826
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.