Comberton Village College

What Comberton Village College does

Comberton Village College is a state-funded secondary school and sixth form located in Comberton, Cambridgeshire, England, serving students aged 11-18 across Years 7-13. The college operates as an academy within The CAM Academy Trust, a multi-academy trust structured as a company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales (company number 0749 1945), with the trust's registered office at Sheepfold Lane, Cambourne. Instruction is delivered through a three-stage curriculum: Key Stage 3 (Years 7-9), Key Stage 4 GCSE courses (Years 10-11) with a broad elective range including vocational BTEC and WJEC awards, and Key Stage 5 A-Level and BTEC Level 3 courses at Comberton Sixth Form. The college also runs adult education classes for the wider community.

The technology stack centers on an iPad-based learning environment supported by the Go4Schools Management Information System, which provides real-time progress tracking visible to parents via login, complemented by ParentPay for payments and My Child at School (MCAS) for parent access. A proprietary Depth of Understanding Grades (DOUG) assessment system uses a 1-9 scale with subject-specific descriptors developed in-house by each academic department to track curriculum coverage. Fischer Family Trust (FFT5) statistical predictions inform target-setting, and CAT4 cognitive ability tests provide Year 7 baseline assessments. Super-curricular extension activities are hosted on Padlet.

The business model is predominantly state-funded through UK per-pupil funding, with marginal fee-based add-ons such as a £360 charge for the after-school GCSE Statistics course covering teaching and resources. The college holds UNICEF Rights Respecting Schools status and maintains partnerships with Cambridge University, local universities, and an Erasmus-funded partner school in Zaragoza, Spain. Distribution occurs through a formal admissions process with Year 6-7 transition events, prospectus downloads, open days, and ongoing parent communication through digital portals and social media channels (Instagram, Facebook).

Name

Comberton Village College

Legal name

The CAM Academy Trust

Website

http://www.combertonvc.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Comberton Village College is a UK state-funded secondary school and sixth form in Comberton, Cambridgeshire, serving students aged 11-18 with KS3, GCSE, and A-Level programs under The CAM Academy Trust.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Middle Schools (EDAJAAAC)

Keywords

• Secondary education
• GCSE A-Level courses
• Sixth form education
• State-funded academy
• School curriculum

Headquarters

HQ city

Comberton

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Comberton Village College is a state-funded secondary school and Sixth Form providing full-time education for students aged 11–18 in Cambridgeshire, UK. It delivers the Key Stage 3 curriculum (Years 7–9), GCSE qualifications at Key Stage 4 (Years 10–11), and A-Level/BTEC Level 3 courses at Sixth Form (Years 12–13), supported by pastoral care, careers guidance, SEND support, and a Super-Curricular extension program. The school also runs community adult education classes.

Product overview

Comberton Village College offers a comprehensive educational service structured as a three-tier Key Stage system (KS3, KS4, and KS5/Sixth Form). The college provides a broad academic curriculum at Key Stage 3, followed by GCSE qualifications at Key Stage 4 with core subjects plus optional choices, and advanced A-Level and BTEC Level 3 courses at Sixth Form. The institution uses a proprietary Depth of Understanding Grades (DOUG) assessment system on a 1-9 scale, supported by the Go4Schools Management Information System for real-time progress tracking. Additional offerings include a Super-Curricular program for extended subject learning and parent/student communication portals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Key Stage 3 Curriculum (Years 7–9) Comprehensive curriculum for Years 7–9 covering core subjects including English, Mathematics, Science, Languages, Humanities, Arts, and Computing, with assessment based on Depth of Understanding grades on a 1–9 scale.
• Key Stage 4 Curriculum (Years 10–11) — GCSE Courses GCSE qualifications including English Language, English Literature, Mathematics, Combined Sciences, Modern Foreign Languages, plus optional subjects such as Business Studies, Computer Science, Design & Technology, Psychology, Statistics, Health and Social Care, Hospitality & Catering, and Graphic Communication.
• Key Stage 5 / Sixth Form Curriculum (A-Levels and BTECs) Advanced Level and BTEC Level 3 courses for Sixth Form students, including A-Levels in subjects such as Psychology, Physics, Politics, Sociology, Spanish, Physical Education, and various other academic and vocational qualifications.
• Adult Education Classes Community-based continuing education classes for adult learners seeking lifelong learning and skill development opportunities.
• Super-Curricular Program Subject-based extension activities including trips, Padlet resources (books, articles, videos, podcasts), seminars, lectures, and academic competitions to deepen subject knowledge beyond the standard curriculum.
• Parent and Student Portals Online portals including Go4Schools for progress tracking, ParentPay for payments, and My Child at School for parent access to student information.

Quantifiable outcome

• Progress well above national average
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core, moderate and minor.

• The CAM Academy TrustcoreOthersComberton Village College is part of The CAM Academy Trust, a multi-academy trust. The trust provides governance, shared services, and strategic direction. Trust registered office is at Sheepfold Lane, Cambourne, Cambridge CB23 6FR. Company number 0749 1945.
• The CAM Academy Trust (Trust Website)coreOthersWebsite: catrust.co.uk - central trust website providing information about all trust schools
• UNICEF - Rights Respecting SchoolsmoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchool holds Rights Respecting Schools (RRSA) status, integrating UN Convention on the Rights of the Child into school culture and curriculum
• PMG SchoolwearminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorApproved uniform supplier for school uniforms
• SchoolyardminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorApproved uniform supplier for school uniforms (comberton.schoolyard-online.co.uk)
• Go4SchoolsmoderateTechnology or IntegrationManagement Information System used for real-time progress tracking and parent reporting
• AQAcoreOthersExamination board for GCSE Graphic Communication, A-Level Spanish
• Pearson EdexcelcoreOthersExamination board for GCSE Statistics and A-Level Politics (Edexcel)
• OCRcoreOthersExamination board for GCSE Psychology, A-Level Psychology, A-Level Philosophy
• WJEC (EDUQAS)coreOthersExamination board for Level 1/2 Vocational Award in Hospitality and Catering
• Pearson BTECcoreOthersAwarding body for BTEC Health and Social Care, BTEC Sport
• Partner school in Zaragoza (Erasmus)moderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational partnership through Erasmus funded project with school in Zaragoza, Spain. Opportunities for student exchanges and cultural programs.
• Cambridge UniversitymoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partnerships for super-curricular activities, language assistant sessions, and academic enrichment programs
• Local universitiesmoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with local universities for language learning support and academic opportunities

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Cambourne Village College: Sister school within The CAM Academy Trust, serving a similar secondary catchment in Cambourne. Operates the same trust governance, curriculum framework, and digital infrastructure, making it the most directly comparable peer.
• Hills Road Sixth Form College: Large state-funded sixth form college in Cambridge offering a wide A-Level and BTEC portfolio. Directly competes for post-16 students in the same geographic catchment and runs a comparable super-curricular and enrichment programme.
• Long Road Sixth Form College: Cambridge-based state sixth form college with a broad academic and vocational curriculum. Competes for the same Year 11 leavers considering A-Level/BTEC pathways within the local area.

Regional players

• Anglian Learning: Multi-academy trust operating a portfolio of schools across the East of England, including several secondary schools. Comparable in governance structure and geographic footprint to The CAM Academy Trust.
• Stephen Perse Foundation: Cambridge-based independent school group covering nursery through sixth form. Competes for the same high-achieving local cohort and offers a comparable academic and super-curricular programme.

Broad incumbents

• Harris Federation: One of the largest UK multi-academy trusts, operating a large portfolio of primary and secondary academies, predominantly in London and the South East. Comparable as a scaled MAT operator with a similar governance and shared-services model.
• United Learning: Large national multi-academy trust combining state-funded academies and independent schools. Comparable in offering a broad curriculum portfolio with shared central services and a strong academic ethos.
• The Perse School: Independent day school in Cambridge covering ages 3–18. Comparable as a Cambridgeshire secondary and sixth-form provider competing for the same high-attaining cohort, with a similar focus on super-curricular and Oxbridge preparation.
• Oasis Academy Trust: National multi-academy trust running a network of academies across England. Comparable as a scaled MAT operator with similar governance, safeguarding, and community engagement priorities.
• Ark Schools: Multi-academy trust running schools across the UK with a strong focus on academic outcomes and enrichment for disadvantaged pupils. Comparable as a similarly structured MAT with data-driven curriculum and assessment practices.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/combertonvillagecollege
• Instagraminstagram.com/combertonvc
• Xx.com/combertonvc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/comberton-village-college

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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