Vista Academy Littleport
Ely, CB6 1EW · Cambridgeshire · secondary school
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32nd of 34 secondary schools in Cambridgeshire we can score, 35 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 1.8/10 against 730 of them, against 1.8/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 13 | 35% | 0.44 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 32.8 · 20 | 30% | 0.60 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.51 · 15 | 25% | 0.39 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 40.3 · 21 | 10% | 0.21 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Vista Academy Littleport overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 34.0% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 38.8, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.51 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (2.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.0 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted inspected the school in November 2025 under the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Basket Ball Club, Board Games Club, Book Club, Dance Club, Drama Club, Homework Club, Language Exchange Club, and Origami Club. Sports include Football Club and Netball Clubs for Years 7, 8, 9, and 10. Arts and music provisions include Vista Voices and the Student Newspaper Club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 547 pupils against a stated capacity of 600. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
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What Ofsted said about Vista Academy Littleport
Overview
Vista Academy Littleport has established a "calm, positive and safe learning environment" following significant improvements since becoming a new academy in 2023. While the school meets the expected standard in most areas, published outcomes for pupil progress and attainment remain "well below national averages" due to historic weaknesses.
Strengths
- Leaders have created a "positive, ambitious culture" with robust safeguarding where concerns are "actively identified, acted upon and managed."
- Attendance has improved to "close to national averages," supported by tenacious work with health services to reduce barriers.
- The curriculum is "broad and ambitious," with staff receiving training to ensure it is accessible to all pupils, including those with special educational needs.
- Pupils feel safe and supported, with "rare instances of bullying" dealt with swiftly; staff turnover is "very low."
- Effective use of pupil premium funding ensures disadvantaged pupils enjoy a "wide range of opportunities."
Areas to improve
- Leaders must further develop the teaching of literacy across the curriculum so pupils can "consistently communicate their ideas accurately and effectively."
- Agreed teaching approaches, particularly in personal, social, health and economic education, need embedding to ensure pupils develop "detailed knowledge."
- Staff must consistently support pupils needing adjustments to ensure they show "commitment and dedication to their learning."
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with an "open culture" ensuring pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 39.7 |
| 2024/25 | 38.8 |
| 2025/26 | 40.3 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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