New Intake

School Admissions for September 2025

All our admissions are processed by Cambridgeshire County Council and the deadline for secondary applications was 31 October 2024. Late applications can still be made online via the following link Secondary school admissions - September 2025 | Cambridgeshire County Council

If you applied before 31 October 2024, you will be able to log back into your portal on 3 March 2025 to view your Secondary allocation.

Applications made between 1 November 2024 to 31 March 2025 will be processed following the initial allocation of places and Cambridgeshire residents will be sent their allocations via post on the 25 April 2025.

Applications received from 1 April 2025 to 31 August 2025 will be considered in date order only and offers sent via email.

Year 7 Secondary Transition for September 2025 - Timeline and Important Information

OFFER DATE -  MONDAY 3^rd MARCH

ALL OFFERS SHOULD BE ACCEPTED BY FRIDAY 14^th MARCH 2025 EITHER VIA THE ADMISSIONS PORTAL OR DIRECTY WITH THE SCHOOL cam-admissions@cambournevc.org

March

Offers are sent out to parents by Cambridgeshire County Council on MONDAY 3^rd MARCH.  Please accept your child’s place via the Citizens Admission Portal.  If you are unable to accept your place online, please email cam-admission@cambournevc.org with the following details:

1. Your child's full legal name and date of birth

2 Your full name, relationship to child and contact email address.

All offers should be accepted by Friday 14^th March so that places can be reallocated where necessary.

If you wish to decline a place allocated for your child, please complete the slip at the bottom of your offer letter or confirm your alternative schooling arrangements by letter/email.  This can be brought to the school marked for the attention of admissions, or emailed to cam-admissions@cambournevc.org  

Declining an offer can only be in writing and we cannot accept verbal notification. The place will not be removed until such time as we receive written confirmation. In your letter/email we require the following information:

• The name and address of the school where you have a confirmed place. Being on a waiting list or appealing is not sufficient to withdraw the allocated place.
• Name of the country you are moving to, if you are moving out of England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

You need to have alternative schooling arrangements in place before you decline any offer, as your place will be offered to applications on our waiting list.

Transition Events

A number of activities have been organised to help our incoming Year 7 pupils and their parents meet the staff and become familiar with the routines of Cambourne Village College before September. These are summarised on the table below. All events take place at the College unless otherwise indicated.

May	Registration Packs and Information sent out to parents via email
June	Cambourne Village College staff liaison with catchment primary schools (The Vine, Jeavon’s Wood, Hardwick&Cambourne, Monkfield): ·         Communication with Year 6 teachers. ·         Information distributed to pupils.
June and July	Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator liaison with primary schools.
	Some ‘bridging’ learning activities (English and maths) provided for Year 6 pupils (catchment schools only) by Cambourne Village College.
Monday 30th June	Parents’ New Intake Information Evening - PARENTS ONLY to attend 6.00pm - 6.45pm : Talk in The Coates Theatre for parents of pupils at Monkfield and The Vine.  7.00pm - 7.45pm : Talk in The Coates Theatre for parents of pupils at Jeavons Wood, Hardwick & Cambourne and out of catchment schools.
Thursday 3rd July 8:30am – 2:50pm           3:00pm-5pm	New Intake Day 1 – All Year 6 Pupils. ·         Pupils spend day at CamVC in tutor groups, taking part in a range of different lessons. ·         Primary school uniform to be worn. ·         Bring a pencil case. ·         Pupils will need to bring a packed lunch, water and snack.   Uniform Shop 3:00-5pm - Total Clothing (daily wear and PE Kit) at CamVC. To view sizing; purchase must be made online.
Friday 4th July 8:30am – 2:50pm	New Intake Day 2 – All Year 6 Pupils. ·         Pupils spend day at CamVC in tutor groups, taking part in a range of different sporting activities. ·         PE kit and trainers to be worn. ·         Pupils will need to bring a packed lunch, water and snack.
Monday 11th August and Tuesday 12th August     Wednesday 13th August OR Thursday 14th August	Bikeability Training   Level 1/2, for pupils without this, who wish to cycle to Cambourne Village College in September.   Level 3, for those who wish to improve skills and confidence (1 day course). All bookings should be made directly with Bikeability via the link on our College website.
Tuesday 2nd September 2025	Cambourne Village College opens for Year 7 pupils only.
Thursday 18th September 2025	Meet the tutor evening for parents only. More information given in September.

 

Please note that parking at the College is limited and Sheepfold Lane can become congested. We encourage our pupils, staff and visitors to walk or cycle wherever possible. Pedestrian and cycle access is via Swansley Lane.  Please use the Sheepfold Lane entrance if you do drive to school. PARENTS MUST NOT DROP OFF OR COLLECT FROM THE SWANSLEY LANE ENTRANCE AS THIS CREATES A HAZARD FOR PUPILS.

Parents’ New Intake Information Evening, Monday 30^th June

This is an important evening for parents, at which many of the routines and expectations for pupils of Cambourne Village College will be explained. The presentation will be delivered in two talks; please only attend one. There will be talks by a range of college staff and there will be the opportunity to ask questions. This evening is for parents only.

• 6.00pm - 6.45pm : Parents of pupils at Monkfield and The Vine. 
• 7.00pm- 7.45pm : Parents of pupils at Jeavons Wood, Hardwick & Cambourne and out of catchment.  

 

New Intake Days, Thursday 3^rd and Friday 4^th July 8.30am – 2.50pm

These days are arranged in order to give pupils the opportunity to experience the routines of the College, to meet key staff, and to participate in a range of lessons and activities before starting with us formally in September. Pupils are expected to attend both days. 

 

Travel

Pupils need to arrive by 8.30am.  Please allow your child to make their own way to school, in practice for September, wherever possible.  We advise that those who cycle to school should wear a cycle helmet, and a bicycle lock is required.  Bikes and scooters are left in our cycle sheds at the owner’s risk.

We discourage pupils from bringing mobile phones to school. If brought, they must be switched off and out of sight during the day.  Pupils are responsible for the safety of their possessions. 

Bridging activities for non-feeder schools

Unfortunately, we are unable to visit all the non-feeder schools to do bridging activities in person. However, these will be added to our new intake page on the website in early June, to download and complete at home. There will be a maths activity and English activity, along with a pre-recorded welcome assembly for your child to watch before new intake days in July. Please can your child bring an example piece of their work (handwriting based) to their first day in September; this will be collected in their first English lesson.

Tutor Groups

During the summer term, we will create the new tutor groups for Year 7. We group pupils to ensure a balance of gender, ability, behaviour, Special Educational Needs, and the particular gifts and talents of the pupils. We take advice from primary schools regarding the placement of pupils with Special Educational Needs and we ask the schools to advise of any pupils who should not be grouped together. The Year 6 teachers have no other input into the formation of tutor groups. We ensure that all pupils are placed in a tutor group where they will know at least one other pupil from their primary school, if possible. The pupils meet other members of their tutor group on the new intake days and quickly make new friends in September. 

In Year 7, pupils are taught most lessons in their tutor groups for the first half term. During this time, teachers will be able to assess pupils, and ability sets for Maths are formed during the first and second terms. The PE department also regroups pupils; therefore, your child will not spend all of their time in the tutor group and will be with different combinations of children across lessons.

Languages at Cambourne Village College

From September 2025, we are broadening our Year 7 Languages offer, to maximise student choice and engagement. All students study a Modern Foreign Language: your child can elect to study either Spanish, French, or German. Students who show an aptitude for language study will be given the opportunity also to study a second language from the mid-point of Year 7. We will group students according to their language preference, so we ask that your child makes their choice of Spanish, French, or German. You will be asked to indicate their preference on the registration documents (coming in May). We will do our best to accommodate all students’ preference.

iPads at Cambourne Village College

At CamVC, we have a rolling programme to ensure that all pupils have access to a 1:1 iPad for learning. This is because we believe that iPads empower us to work together to open new avenues to learning, so that our students are flexible and creative, and better prepared for the future. Since September 2021, all of our students have been enrolled in this scheme. Your child’s intake will be the latest year group to join the iPads for Learning programme and reap the benefits of this technology. To be able to move forward, we are reliant on parents and carers sharing our vision and supporting our plan with a monthly voluntary contribution towards their child’s iPad.

We have been working with Albion, an Apple Solution Expert for Education: www.albion.co.uk/education/apple-in-education and an educational charity whose mission is to work with schools and their parents to provide devices to pupils so that they can use technology for learning, both in school and at home. We have thus been able to provide a scheme that is funded using voluntary parental donations; the College makes no profit from this arrangement. We now have substantial experience of the enhanced learning opportunities the iPad will give our pupils and we hope that parents/carers are able to make a voluntary donation of approximately £13.53 a month over 60 months, starting in September 2025. In return, your child will receive the newest version of iPad plus case, wall charger, full insurance against damage and theft, all software and applications needed and technical support during school hours. 

The College has been able to secure funding to allow us to offer financial assistance to families who are experiencing financial difficulties. If you think your child may be eligible, please contact us via Reception (thecollege@cambournevc.org). The College has also tried to ensure the scheme is as cheap as possible and will continue to look at other possible solutions to ensure the benefits of the scheme are open to all. Full details will be within your registration pack and details of a separate parents’ iPad information meeting will be sent separately.

Cycling to School

We expect all Cambourne-resident pupils, except for some of those with special educational or medical needs, to walk, cycle, or ride scooters to school - there is cycle and scooter accommodation on site. Pupils should provide a padlock and lock their bike or scooter securely each day.   Pupils who cycle to school are advised to wear a correctly-fitting cycle helmet and to have completed Bikeability training.  The following opportunities are available:

• Level 2 Training  - for those who have not done this at primary school and wish to cycle to school in September:

Days: Monday 11^th and Tuesday 12^th August 2025

Maximum number of pupils: 12

• Level  3 Training  - for those who wish to improve skills and confidence

Days: Wednesday 14^th OR Thursday 15^th August (1 day course) 

Maximum number of pupils: 9 each day

Please ensure your child is correctly dressed for the weather conditions, including sun protection and bring plenty of water and a packed lunch. Please note that all bookings for these courses are managed by Outspoken Training directly, and can be made here.  Please see our website for contact information: Bikeability - Cambourne Village College (cambournevc.org)

Uniform Purchase

We believe that wearing uniform helps to create a sense of identity and community in school. Our uniform is smart, practical and comfortable and we expect pupils to wear it with pride. School-branded items should be purchased from our school suppliers (total clothing and Schoolyard). Please purchase directly from their websites: https://cambourne.schoolyard-online.co.uk/ and https://www.totalclothingshop.co.uk/camvc. This should be done ideally before the beginning of August to allow for busy periods with our supplier and delivery times. Total Clothing will also be holding a pop-up shop within the school on Thursday 3^rd July between 3-5pm.   Note: this is to try sizing; you will have to purchase online at home. Your child will be expected to be in full uniform on their first day at Cambourne Village College.

We have a range of second-hand uniform available to purchase.  Please visit our school website and complete the Second-Hand Uniform Request form to enquire about items and sizes currently available  Uniform - Cambourne Village College (cambournevc.org). If you have difficulty in providing school uniform for your child, please contact Mrs Ecclestone in confidence (secclestone@cambournevc.org ), so that a way forward can be found.

Registration Documents

Ideally, we want to communicate all information to you electronically, therefore we have used the email address supplied to Cambridgeshire County Council Admissions at the time of your application to enrol you onto our systems. All initial communication and the registration documents will be sent to the parent or carer who made the secondary school admissions application with Cambridgeshire Country Council. We are unable to set up any additional contacts until the completion of the Registration Documents by the primary contact.  Registration Documents will be sent out from our SchoolPost system in May and you should receive these directly into your email inbox.  These will need to be completed before the New Intake days in July, as they contain contact details, medical information, and consent details that we will require to allow your child on site for these 2 days. If you have any difficulty in completing these documents online, or if you would rather receive a paper copy of the registration document, please contact our Admissions Team cam-admissions@cambournevc.org.

This letter is intended to give you an outline of the events and processes that take place in the summer term, to help your child make a secure and happy move from primary to secondary school. Please also keep an eye on our website for further details of our transitional events and additional information for our new intake for September 2025 at    New Intake - Cambourne Village College (cambournevc.org)

 

We look forward to welcoming you to the Parents’ New Intake Evening on Monday 30^th June 2025.

 

Questions:

Documents and admissions Admissions@cambournevc.org

General query or pastoral info Sminnaar@cambournevc.org

Previous Open Evenings - Wednesday 2nd October 2024

If you were unable to attend our Open Evening, the main presentation is available to download as a PDF