Welcome to
Sawston Village College
PRINCIPAL'S WELCOME
Welcome to Sawston Village College, a 1130-pupil 11-16 mixed academy, 7 miles south of the iconic city of Cambridge, and part of Anglian Learning, a highly successful school trust. We are a proud and happy College, fully committed to inclusive, comprehensive education for all. Pupils and staff work hard together to achieve excellent academic outcomes.
Ethos and Values
Our mission at Sawston Village College is to unlock potential, create opportunity and achieve excellence in all aspects of our work, an ambition that applies equally to pupils and staff. As a result, we expect all learners to leave school having: achieved to their highest academic potential; embraced all available opportunities; learned how to value, respect and care for each other; taken responsibility to support their school and the wider community, and developed the essential skills,...
Attendance
Reporting an Absence and Term Time Holiday Requests
Please click on the relevant form in bold below (Form 1, Form 2 or Form 3) to be taken to it.
- I would like to report an absence, for today, for my child (Please use Form 1.)
- I would like to inform you of a future medical appointment for my child (Please use Form 2.)
- I would like to apply for Leave of Absence for my child during term time (Please use Form 3.) (There is further information about Term Time Leave below.)
By using the forms...

LATEST NEWS AND EVENTS
All Years Cross Country Competition
16th December 2025
Our pupils in Years 7–10 delivered an exceptional performance at the Cambridgeshire Cross Country Competition held at Netherhall […]
READ MOREYear 7 Football
27th November 2025
Our Year 7 boys football team showed outstanding spirit and determination throughout the recent tournament they participated in. […]
READ MORENew Senate film
24th November 2025
Watch the film below made by this year’s Senate members to find out their exciting plans for […]
READ MORESAWSTON VILLAGE COLLEGE FILM
To find out more about Sawston Village College, please watch this short film.
A PROUD HERITAGE
We are proud to be the first village college founded by Henry Morris. His vision was for a school which would nurture a lifelong love of learning for people of all ages, in an environment that offered inspiration. Based on Cambridge University courtyards, our original Grade II listed buildings reflect these ideals, and these values are still at the heart of our work over 90 years later.
Our campus today encompasses some 30 acres of classrooms, state of the art laboratories and extensive sports facilities, providing a stimulating environment in which to learn.