The short version
Average GCSE results. 85% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 44.5 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
44.5
0.7 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
39%
3.0pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
48%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
89%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
82%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
9%
Based on 123 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 18 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
23% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
6% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 67 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 767
- Capacity
- 85%
- FSM
- 25.9%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Cambridgeshire
- Trust
- EASTERN LEARNING ALLIANCE
- Head
- Mr Nick Harrison (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
October 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
June 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
February 2015 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2013 | Full Inspection
Academy conversion letter
February 2012 | Academy Conversion Letter
Location
Manor Road, Witchford, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB6 2JA
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is Witchford Village College a selective school?
No. Witchford Village College is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Witchford Village College's Ofsted rating?
Witchford Village College was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Witchford Village College?
Witchford Village College currently has 767 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Witchford Village College take?
Witchford Village College caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Witchford Village College?
Witchford Village College is in Ely, CB6 2JA, in the Cambridgeshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Witchford Village College have a sixth form?
No, Witchford Village College does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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