1. Cambourne Village College
A Free School and Academy of the Cam Academy Trust
September 2013
Opened for 5 forms of entry: PAN of 750
First intake: 132 pupils
September 2017
Expanded to 7 forms of entry: PAN of 1050
900 pupils expected (Currently 722)

2. November 2012
Muddy field
Sceptical parents

3. November 2012

4. The ‘To Do’ List:
Leadership or Management?

5. Leadership
The Challenges…

6. The Five Principles of the Comberton Academy Trust
Education of the very highest standard: the Excellence Principle
Education for pupils of all types and all abilities: the Comprehensive Principle
Education at the heart of the community: the Community Principle
Working in collaboration with others for mutual benefit: the Partnership Principle
Education with an international outlook: the International Principle

7. Education of the very highest standard: the Excellence Principle
Head of School Librarian Governors
Deputy 2 TAs Trust staff
SENCo Site Manager + 2 Assistants Volunteers
Head of Yr 7 Senior Administrator
Receptionist
Science / DT Technician
IT Technician
External caterers

8. Further subject-specific teaching staff working cross-site
Almost all subject leaders drawn from Comberton:
2 year temporary contracts
Further subject specialists to teach Core subjects
Cover staff – shared arrangement

9. Joint timetabling with Comberton
Tutors? Extra-Curricular? Duties? Meetings?

10. The Pupils: Comprehensive Intake
Three main catchment primaries
Regular contact
Involved in decision-making
New Intake Day at Anglesey Abbey
Summer School

11. The Parents Written monthly updates;
Regular meetings rotated around primary schools

17. Creating an Ethos: High expectations
First cohort of pupils - ‘the torch bearers’
Academic excellence
Exemplary behaviour - inside and out …
ID Badges
Cambourne-Xtra
Merits / Rewards
Homework Club
Homework Support
Lunchtime detention
Behaviour Logs

18. Creating an Ethos: Building traditions Walking through the sculpture
Christmas: concert; lunch; pantomime
Celebrations assemblies

19. Taking Ownership
Stained glass project

20. Signage

21. Education at the heart of the community: The Community Principle
Henry Morris philosophy
Community Access Agreement
Adult Education
Open Day
Lettings
Cambourne Crier
Volunteers

22. Working in collaboration with others for mutual benefit: the Partnership Principle
Primary schools
Locality
Library
Local business
Parish / District / County Councils
S106
ADM

23. How to Benchmark Progress?
Benchmarking – Yrs 7 and 8
Management of Data by Pupil Group
National tests and department baseline testing
Strong, consistent, assessment practice
Evidence – PUPIL WORK
Work scrutiny
Pupil and parental surveys - ParentView
National Middle Schools Forum
Other schools - cross moderation and triangulation
DfE Consultant, Investors in People
Cross Trust Review Process – formal observation
DfE consultant
Strong programme of lesson observation, peer observation, self assessment, CPD

24. Learning Setting in Core subjects Exciting ICT Qualified Librarian
Cambourne Learn
Curriculum Extension Days
Learning

26. Supporting the Curriculum:
Comillas – Spain
International Talent Evening
Beaumanor Hall
Author Visits; Patron of Reading
War Horse and Globe Theatre
Year Group Socials

27. The Whole Child
Cycling
Cafeteria
Leadership
Wide range of support

28. May 2015: Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ rating in all 4 categories
July 2016: Teaching School Designation
December 2016: National Support School
August 2018: First GCSE results…