Swavesey Village College

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 30 January 2024

Swavesey Village College is a welcoming, inclusive school with high ambitions for all. All pupils enjoy many excellent opportunities. They praise the range of clubs, such as robotics, rock climbing and multiple musical bands. Pupils exhibit beautiful works of art. School teams compete in and often win local sporting competitions. Pupils won a national languages competition. Exciting trips extend learning, for example a mathematics trip to Paris. The house system develops deep leadership skills. Through this, older pupils help younger ones settle and thrive. Pupils build up their character in a rich way, such as developing high levels of respect. The school is a supportive community that pupils enjoy attending. They benefit from positive working relationships with adults and learn in a safe environment. Behaviour is calm and orderly. Pupils are friendly and polite. They conduct themselves well around the school and in social times. In lessons, they focus very well on their learning. Pupils are kind to each other. Pupils learn a very well-designed curriculum. They appreciate their teachers. Many pupils achieve very high outcomes. Pupils learn what they need to be successful in their next steps. As a result, pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), progress on to positive destinations. Parents and carers greatly appreciate all that the school provides for their children.

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