Open Other Secondary Mixed

Swavesey Village College

Gibraltar Lane, Cambridge, CB24 4RS
Part of: MERIDIAN TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Swavesey Village College
Cambridge, CB24 4RS
1,246 Pupils
1,350 Capacity
11–16 Age Range
15.40% FSM %
630 Boys
616 Girls
About Swavesey Village College

Swavesey Village College is a mixed-gender Academies located in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, in the East of England region of England for pupils aged 11–16. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 1,246 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,350. Current headteacher: Jim Stavrou.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

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 St Neots and Mid Cambridgeshire
Ward Swavesey
Urban / Rural Larger 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 MERIDIAN TRUST
Opened 01-04-2011
UKPRN 10033420
URN 136580
Data Last Updated 09-07-2025
Governors & Trustees (6)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Ms Elizabeth (Liz) Bush Chair of Local Governing Body 01/09/2018 31/08/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Lucy Carey Local Governor 22/01/2024 21/01/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Simon Parsons Local Governor 01/09/2022 31/08/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr David Pope Local Governor 19/12/2019 18/12/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Jim Stavrou Local Governor 01/09/2023 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Libby Wilkin Local Governor 04/01/2024 03/01/2028 Elected by parents
Schools Nearby
Swavesey Primary School
0.26 km • Cambridge
Other
Fen Drayton Primary School
2.54 km • Cambridge
Other
Over Primary School
2.65 km • Cambridge
Other
Hatton Park Primary School
3.91 km • Cambridge
Other
Holywell CofE Primary School
4.05 km • St Ives
Other
Fenstanton and Hilton Primary School
4.17 km • Huntingdon
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Swavesey Village College is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire.
Swavesey Village College has 1,246 pupils, with a capacity of 1,350.
Swavesey Village College caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
The admissions policy at Swavesey Village College is: Non-selective.
The Principal at Swavesey Village College is Mr Jim Stavrou.
Swavesey Village College is at Gibraltar Lane, Swavesey, Cambridge, CB24 4RS, in the Cambridgeshire local authority, East of England.
Sixth form at Swavesey Village College: Does not have a sixth form.
Swavesey Village College is currently open.
Contact
Principal
Mr Jim Stavrou
Gibraltar Lane, Swavesey, Cambridge, CB24 4RS
01954230366
www.swaveseyvc.co.uk
Location
CB24 4RS  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 136580
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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