Soham Village College is a secondary academy school with specialist Technology College and Language College status in Soham, Cambridgeshire, England. It has around 1350 students, aged 11 to 16. It has a wide catchment area which does not include Ely, although some students from Ely and the neighbouring villages attend the school. The college is split over two adjacent sites, Beechurst (formerly a large house) and Lodeside, built more recently.
Read more about Soham Village College: History, Academic Reputation, Awards, Catchment Area, 50th Anniversary Celebrations (1958–2008)
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