Sawston Village College

Contact details for the school

School Name: Sawston Village College
Address: New Road, Sawston
Town/City: Cambridge
County: Cambridgeshire
Postcode: CB22 3BP
Telephone Number: 01223 712777
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-16)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2011
Trust: Anglian Learning
Sponsor: Anglian Learning

Staff and pupils

Principal: Mr Jonathan Russell
Capacity: 1140
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 1198 (51% boys & 49% girls)
Enrollment: 105% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 16.7%

Location and administration

URN: 136775
DfE Number: 873/5408
UKPRN: 10033800
UPRN: 100091414875
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: South Cambridgeshire (E07000012)
Constituency: South Cambridgeshire (E14001481)
Electoral Ward: Sawston (E05014170)

Easting & Northing: 548215E, 249780N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 7' 37.54" N 0° 9' 50.02" E
Plus Code: 9F4245G7+RH

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mrs Sam Abbs - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Mr John Godwood - Local Governor. Appointed on 9 January 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 8 January 2027.
  • Maxwell Kenworthy - Local Governor. Appointed on 4 April 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 4 April 2029.
  • Mrs Heather Lander - Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free. Appointed on 1 September 2025. Term runs until 28 February 2026.
  • Mr Jamie Nightingale - Local Governor. Appointed on 3 February 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 2 February 2030.
  • Mrs Kay Pearce - Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free. Appointed on 1 March 2026.
  • Mr Jerry Reed - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 December 2027.
  • Principal Jonathan Russell - Local Governor. Appointed on 4 September 2018 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mrs Priya Patricia SCHOENFELDER - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mrs Pauline Stanton - Local Governor. Appointed on 6 October 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 5 October 2026.
  • Mrs Isabel Thomas - Local Governor. Appointed on 18 October 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 30 June 2026.