Is Linton Village College a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 24 April 2024. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 18th of 34 secondary schools in Cambridgeshire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Linton Village College's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at Linton Village College averaged an Attainment 8 score of 48.8 (England: 46.2). 49% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

How do I apply for a place at Linton Village College?

Applications for Year 7 places at Linton Village College starting in September 2027 close on 31 October 2026. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another area, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 1 March 2027 (or the next working day).

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Linton Village College

Cambridge Road, Linton, Cambridge, CB21 4JB

Local ranking18th of 34 secondary schools in Cambridgeshire

Ofsted: GoodUpdated

Secondary

Phase

918

Capacity

11-16

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · Ofsted inspection 24 April 2024. Figures last updated 15 October 2026.

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 48.8 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 49.0% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 69.2% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 143

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 94.0%
Continued in education: 87.0%
Apprenticeships: 4.0%
Employment: 3.0%
Not sustained: 4.0%

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 803
Boys: 381 (50%)
Girls: 385 (50%)
Capacity: 918 (83% full)
SEND: 11.8%
FSM Eligible: 16.4%
EAL: 7.8%
SEN with EHC Plan: 3.4%
SEN Support: 8.5%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 19.7:1
Teachers (FTE): 40.7
Budget per Pupil: £7,624/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Overall Absence Rate: 7.4% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 15.5% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Secondary
Nursery: Not applicable
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Non-selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 82.0%
White Other: 7.5%
Asian Indian: 2.0%
Mixed White & Asian: 1.8%
Mixed Other: 1.8%
Asian Other: 1.3%
Black African: 1.1%
Mixed White & Black African: 0.9%

82.0%

White British

7.5%

White Other

2.0%

Asian Indian

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

01223891233

reception@lintonvc.org

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Cambridge Road

Cambridge, East of England

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Administrative

URN: 136442
UKPRN: 10032849
Establishment No.: 5416
Trust: ANGLIAN LEARNING

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