Compare Bassingbourn Village College and Melbourn Village College

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Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of secondary schools: Bassingbourn Village College (Secondary) in Royston; Melbourn Village College (Secondary) in Royston — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Bassingbourn Village College and Melbourn Village College. They are secondary phase and academy converter type located around Royston, Hertfordshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (Bassingbourn Village College), published Mar 2013. The lowest is 4 (Melbourn Village College), published Nov 2023. The most recent inspection on record is for Melbourn Village College (Nov 2023). average roll around ≈ 600, combined total ≈ 1,250, typical FSM 20–25%, range 15–20%–20–25%; spread across trusts such as Anglian Learning and The Cam Academy Trust.

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Attribute	Bassingbourn Village College SG8 5NJ	Melbourn Village College SG8 6EF
Phase / Type	Secondary • Academy converter	Secondary • Academy converter
Location	Royston Hertfordshire SG8 5NJ	Royston Hertfordshire SG8 6EF
Latest Ofsted	2 15 Mar 2013	4 5 Nov 2023
Ofsted report	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 650 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 600 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	20–25% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	625	740
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Non-selective	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	Anglian Learning	The Cam Academy Trust
Website	www.bassingbournvc.net	www.melbournvc.org
Telephone	01763242344	01763223400
SEN provision	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile

Bassingbourn Village College

SG8 5NJ

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Royston
Hertfordshire
SG8 5NJ
Ofsted: 2 15 Mar 2013
Pupils: ≈ 650 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Anglian Learning
Website: www.bassingbournvc.net
Telephone: 01763242344

Melbourn Village College

SG8 6EF

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Royston
Hertfordshire
SG8 6EF
Ofsted: 4 5 Nov 2023
Pupils: ≈ 600 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 20–25% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: The Cam Academy Trust
Website: www.melbournvc.org
Telephone: 01763223400

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.