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Welcome to Comberton Village College

Thank you for showing an interest in Comberton Sixth Form.Comberton is a high performing, firmly established sixth form with a strong track record of both academic excellence and student progress. With around 500 students from in excess of 25 schools, both national and international, the sixth form has a vibrant atmosphere with a wealth of opportunities, while at the same time being small enough to ensure our students are all known and treated as individuals. If you choose to join us, we can help you achieve your highest possible academic outcomes through a combination of outstanding teaching and the close support needed to thrive in a more independent environment. We believe we provide outstanding post-16 education in an environment where high standards of teaching, learning and academic progress are assured, while at the same time enabling students to learn the skills they need. Thank you for your interest in Comberton Sixth Form.

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School Type

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Suitable Ages

11 to 18

Gender

Mixed

No. of Students

1,962 Total

No. of Boys

1,019 (51.9%)

No. of Girls

943 (48.1%)


Academic Excellence

GCSE Results

Latest Examination

30.5%

Students achieving A*/A grades (9/8/7)

A-Level Results

Sixth Form Performance

A* grades

4.4%

A*/A grades

23.3%


Leavers' Destinations

Destinations after GCSEs

Staying in education

95%

School

79%

England

Apprenticeships

1%

School

3%

England

Further education

School:14%
England:51%

School sixth form

School:36%
England:19%

Sixth form college

School:42%
England:7%

Other education destinations

School:3%
England:2%

Destinations after A-Levels

UK higher education

60%

School

1%

England

Apprenticeships

5%

School

19%

England

Higher education or training

School:90%
England:63%

Further education

School:1%
England:4%

Employment

School:24%
England:35%

Not sustained in education/employment

School:6%
England:26%


Exciting Events Ahead!

A detailed admissions process on ApplicaaOne is coming soon.

Please see our website for more information on our admissions process.


Admissions Process

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Term Dates & Half-Term Holidays

Planning ahead for school holidays? Below are the term dates and half-term dates for the 2026/2027 academic year.

Autumn

2 terms

Half Term 1

Sep 1 - Oct 24

Half Term 2

Nov 3 - Dec 19

Spring

2 terms

Half Term 1

Jan 5 - Feb 12

Half Term 2

Feb 22 - Mar 31

Summer

2 terms

Half Term 1

Apr 19 - May 28

Half Term 2

Jun 7 - Jul 21

Half-Term & Holiday Dates

Autumn Half Term

Oct 27 - Oct 31

Christmas Break

Dec 22 - Jan 2

Spring Half Term

Feb 15 - Feb 19

Easter Break

Apr 2 - Apr 16

Summer Half Term

May 29 - Jun 4


Alumni Stories

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Abigail

September 2023

University

Following the A-Level route, Abigail has accepted a place at the University of Nottingham to study Veterinary Medicine and Surgery.

Alex

September 2023

University

Alex with grades of A*A*A*A will be attending the University of Warwick to pursue Mathematics.

Aleena

September 2023

University

Aleena is heading to Newcastle University to study Dentistry.


Enrichment Activities

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Beyond the classroom, you will have access to a wide range of exciting experiences designed to broaden your horizons. From international trips- including ski trips and expeditions to Costa Rica-to the Gold Duke of Edinburgh's Award and university visits, our enrichment programme is both diverse and inspiring

Ski Trip
International Trips
Gold Duke of Edinburgh's Award
University visits
Expeditions

About School

RegionEast of England
Local AuthorityCambridgeshire
Ofsted RatingOutstanding
Gender TypeMixed