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Witchford Village College
Manor Road, Witchford, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB6 2JA, Cambridgeshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
41.8 / 100
Bottom 42%
Better than 42% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
767
Capacity
900
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
85%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a GCSE Attainment 8 score placing it in the top 58% nationally, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance. Notably, 63% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, while nearly half enter the EBacc. However, there is room for improvement in the percentage of students attaining grade 5 or higher in these core subjects.
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Last inspected: 12 October 2016Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 44.5 | Bottom 43% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 63% | Bottom 42% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 39% | Bottom 37% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 48% | Top 23% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 38% | Top 23% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British84.6%
White Other5.1%
Mixed Other2.1%
Other1.2%
Mixed W+Asian1.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.8%
Asian Chinese0.8%
Gypsy/Roma0.7%
Asian Other0.7%
Black African0.7%
Asian Indian0.4%
Black Other0.3%
Mixed W+B African0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Asian Pakistani0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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52.39079, 0.21206 · CB6 2JA
School details
Local authorityCambridgeshire
RegionEast of England
URN137547
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.witchfordvc.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Witchford Village College rated by Ofsted?
Witchford Village College was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 12 October 2016.
Is Witchford Village College a good school?
Witchford Village College scores 41.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 42% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Witchford Village College in GCSEs?
Witchford Village College achieved an Attainment 8 score of 44.5. 63% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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