Impington Village College has been rated as ‘outstanding’ in all areas following its recent full Ofsted inspection report.
The inspection, which took place on 11-12 February 2025, saw five inspectors assessing the college over two days on its quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, leadership and management, personal development and sixth form. They graded the school ‘outstanding’ in all of these areas.
Inspectors sat in on lessons, clubs and student panels and their report – released this week – highlighted that the school “emphasises the importance and love of reading” as well as its “ambitious, broad and challenging curriculum” and “exemplary” personal development provision.
The report also found that IVC pupils are “diligent”, have “a strong sense of community” and access to a wide range of experiences without barriers to participation.
This was the first full Ofsted inspection the school has had since November 2019.
“Overwhelmingly positive feedback”
Principal Victoria Hearn said: “We are delighted with the judgements made by the inspection team, but are especially pleased with their overwhelmingly positive feedback, which captures our unique vision for education and the positive impact this is having on our students, academically and personally”.
She continued that its “ambitious vision” as an IB World School, involves a commitment to “academic excellence, a broad, balanced, inclusive curriculum, exceptional opportunities, and pastoral care”. Victoria added: “It’s never about delivering a particular Ofsted judgement, but because we believe it gives our students the very best education. It is, however, fantastic to see the unrelenting efforts of staff and leaders at all levels recognised in the report”.