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Dear Parents, Carers and Students

Please find attached the recent school inspection report from Ofsted. The inspection finds the school good with outstanding features. All inspection grades were either "good" or "outstanding" with no areas graded just "satisfactory". The key features of the report are:

* good student development, both academic and personal

* good attendance and behaviour; students feel safe in school

* all students made good progress as a result of good teaching and assessment

* good relationships between students and their teachers

* good leadership and management.

The school's curriculum and programme of extra curricular activities were judged outstanding. Also judged outstanding were students' social and cultural development and their enjoyment of school.

The areas for development are around further detailed self-evaluation of individual subjects and an extension of the good practice in questioning techniques used in lessons.

The report acknowledges the high proportion of parents who speak positively of the school and its commitment to students' safety, and the high proportion of parents who agree that their child enjoys school. Students themselves report that bullying is rare and is usually quickly and effectively dealt with.

May I thank all parents who completed questionnaires for the inspection team.

Yours sincerely



School Ofsted Report

The Fen Edge Family Festival is taking place on Cottenham Green, Cottenham Village College plus other venues in the Village between 18 - 21 June.

This four-day event, which boasts something for every age and interest, offers free entry admission to all and is expected to attract several thousand visitors regardless of the weather.

There are will be around 150 events taking place over the weekend. Events at Cottenham Sports Centre and Cottenham Village College include Beat the goalie, Target Tennis, Laser Shot, Fencing, Roller Skating, Roller Hockey and Trampolining. On the playing fields at the Sports Centre you'll also find Laser Tag, Human Gyroscope, Quad Bikes and Drive a car - a unique opportunity for 13 -16 year olds to get behind the wheel and drive a car!

The programme of events for this year is by far the largest and most comprehensive to date, and, despite the Events Guide being published earlier this month, there are still some late events being confirmed including an all-day cycling roadshow featuring around 40 bikes and carts with the Cycle Experience due to take place on Saturday 20 June. Other highlights include a fly-past by The Red Arrows, concerts and family and teenage discos. Around 150 activities are on offer, and with dual themes of ‘Africa’ and ‘Monsters’, there are plenty of chances for visitors to let their hair down: everything from ‘monster’ fancy dress competitions to African dance, drumming and story-telling workshops, and performances by the acclaimed World Muzik Makers. In addition we have a great Monster Sculpture Competition that gives you the opportunity to express you're artistic flair, regardless of your age.

In addition around 60 traditional country fair stalls have been confirmed and even more are expected to book a pitch. These include artefacts and crafts, hot and cold food and drinks, bric-a-brac, tombolas, fruits and veg, jams and marmalades, plants - almost everything under the sun. Get the latest information at www.fenedgefestival.co.uk and we look forward to seeing you at the biggest Family Festival in East Anglia."

We have created a page of resources to support our year 11 students with their exam preparation.  Click here to view.  Staff will continue to add to these resources over the next few weeks - so please check back regularly.