Open Other Secondary Mixed

Cottenham Village College

High Street, Cambridge, CB24 8UA
Part of: THE COTTENHAM ACADEMY (Multi-academy trust)
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Cottenham Village College
Cambridge, CB24 8UA
877 Pupils
900 Capacity
11–16 Age Range
17.20% FSM %
445 Boys
432 Girls
About Cottenham Village College

Cottenham Village College is an Academies for pupils aged 11–16 based in Cambridgeshire, East of England. The school is mixed-gender and Open.

It has 877 pupils on roll. School capacity: 900. Current headteacher: Hanan McKeand.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Cambridgeshire or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Cambridgeshire
Region East of England
Administrative District South Cambridgeshire
Parliamentary Constituency Ely and East Cambridgeshire
Ward Cottenham
Urban / Rural Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Not applicable
Trust / Sponsor ASTREA ACADEMY TRUST
Opened 01-09-2011
UKPRN 10035082
URN 137434
Data Last Updated 16-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (11)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Alicia Virtue Chair of Local Governing Body 01/12/2025 31/12/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Dr Cerian Webb Chair of Local Governing Body 01/06/2021 31/08/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Zoe Andrews Local Governor 01/09/2021 31/12/2025 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Alison Bigglestone Local Governor 18/10/2023 31/12/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Vikki Cantrill Local Governor 06/12/2022 31/12/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Jonathan Darby Local Governor 27/11/2025 31/12/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Maria Derrick Local Governor 01/09/2024 17/03/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Vicky Ellaway-Barnard Local Governor 01/02/2022 31/03/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Mark Phillips Local Governor 01/02/2024 31/03/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Lee Welham Local Governor 28/04/2025 31/05/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Lorraine Young Local Governor 01/09/2024 31/08/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Schools Nearby
The Centre School
0 km • Cambridge
Other
Cottenham Primary School
0.62 km • Cambridge
Other
Histon and Impington Park Primary School
2.9 km • Cambridge
Other
Hope Tree School
3.22 km • Cambridgeshire
Other
Histon and Impington Brook Primary School
3.45 km • Cambridge
Other
Northstowe Learning Community
3.89 km • Cambridge
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Cottenham Village College is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire.
Cottenham Village College has 877 pupils, with a capacity of 900.
Cottenham Village College caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
The admissions policy at Cottenham Village College is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at Cottenham Village College is Mrs Hanan McKeand.
Cottenham Village College is at High Street, Cottenham, Cambridge, CB24 8UA, in the Cambridgeshire local authority, East of England.
Sixth form at Cottenham Village College: Does not have a sixth form.
Cottenham Village College is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Hanan McKeand
High Street, Cottenham, Cambridge, CB24 8UA
01954288944
www.astreacottenham.org/
Location
CB24 8UA  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 137434
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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