Witchford Village College
Ely, CB6 2JA · Cambridgeshire · secondary school
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24th 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 — 4.9/10 against 878 of them, against 4.5/10 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 | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 41.9 · 42 | 30% | 1.26 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.05 · 54 | 25% | 1.35 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 42.3 · 30 | 10% | 0.30 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Witchford Village College overview
How it's doing
Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2023. In 2024/25, 38.8% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 44.5, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.05 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did better than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 804 pupils against a stated capacity of 900. 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.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to improve their Progress 8 scores beyond the current +0.05? What specific support is available for students aiming to raise their Attainment 8 above the national median?
What Ofsted said about Witchford Village College
Overview
Witchford Village College continues to be a good school, described as a ‘small school with big ambitions’. Leaders have designed an academically ambitious curriculum matched to pupils’ needs, ensuring students are well prepared for their next steps through effective guidance and support.
Strengths
- The curriculum is ‘both academically ambitious and well-matched to pupils’ needs’, with subjects studied in greater depth and a wider range of options available.
- Teachers provide ‘clear explanations’ and regular opportunities for pupils to revisit key knowledge, helping them ‘connect and use previous learning well’.
- Pupils with special education needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are included and receive ‘caring, bespoke, support’ via specialist provisions like ‘The Zone’ and ‘The Cabin’.
- Leaders ensure pupils’ learning needs are met well, with ‘comprehensive’ personal, social and health education (PSHE) and effective careers guidance.
- Staff feel that raising standards has been done in a way that is ‘mindful of their workload and well-being’.
Areas to improve
- Leaders need to ensure understanding of tolerance and respect is ‘embedded with all pupils’, as a small number still use words that make others feel uncomfortable.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff receiving up-to-date training and leaders working closely with external agencies to ensure pupils receive necessary support.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 46.4 |
| 2024/25 | 44.5 |
| 2025/26 | 42.3 |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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