Witchford Village College
Details
| Age Range | 11-16 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Cambridgeshire |
| Address | Manor Road, CB6 2JA |
| School Website | www.witchfordvc.co.uk/ |
| Telephone | 1353662053 |
| URN | 137547 |
School Census
| Total | 682 |
| Girls/Boys | 355/327 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 52.1%/47.9% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 5.0% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 148 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 16.7% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 12/10/2016 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 12/10/2016 | Good |
| 04/02/2015 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 12/10/2016 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 04/02/2015 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 24 January 2023 | School inspection | View |
| 12 October 2016 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 05 November 2015 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 09 June 2015 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 04 February 2015 | Full inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 15 May 2013 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 14 February 2012 | Academy conversion letter | View |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 46.4 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 39.30% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 63.40% |
| Entering EBacc | 35.90% |
| EBacc average point score | 4.15 |
| Progress 8 | 0.05 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 46.5 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 43% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 59% |
| Entering EBacc | 20% |
| EBacc average point score | 4.07 |
| Progress 8 | 0.07 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 45.9 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 43% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 62% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 3.95 |
| Progress 8 | -0.06 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 287 |
| As first preference | 131 |
| As second preference | 99 |
| As third preference | 57 |
| Total Offers Made | 163 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 131 |
| second preference offers | 15 |
| third preference offers | 5 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 221 |
| As first preference | 122 |
| As second preference | 62 |
| As third preference | 37 |
| Total Offers Made | 175 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 122 |
| second preference offers | 22 |
| third preference offers | 9 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 223 |
| As first preference | 121 |
| As second preference | 62 |
| As third preference | 40 |
| Total Offers Made | 153 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 121 |
| second preference offers | 14 |
| third preference offers | 5 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 187 |
| As first preference | 121 |
| As second preference | 28 |
| As third preference | 38 |
| Total Offers Made | 135 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 121 |
| second preference offers | 6 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 222 |
| As first preference | 104 |
| As second preference | 62 |
| As third preference | 56 |
| Total Offers Made | 119 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 104 |
| second preference offers | 6 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 248 |
| As first preference | 129 |
| As second preference | 67 |
| As third preference | 52 |
| Total Offers Made | 144 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 129 |
| second preference offers | 11 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 235 |
| As first preference | 109 |
| As second preference | 65 |
| As third preference | 61 |
| Total Offers Made | 137 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 109 |
| second preference offers | 17 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 319 |
| As first preference | 150 |
| As second preference | 103 |
| As third preference | 66 |
| Total Offers Made | 159 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 150 |
| second preference offers | 9 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.05% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 320 |
| As first preference | 171 |
| As second preference | 107 |
| As third preference | 42 |
| Total Offers Made | 177 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 163 |
| second preference offers | 12 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.01% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 305 |
| As first preference | 150 |
| As second preference | 110 |
| As third preference | 45 |
| Total Offers Made | 171 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 149 |
| second preference offers | 22 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 311 |
| As first preference | 159 |
| As second preference | 110 |
| As third preference | 42 |
| Total Offers Made | 170 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 159 |
| second preference offers | 11 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 39% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 16% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 34% |
| agree | 48% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 18% |
| agree | 56% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 9% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 10% |
| agree | 14% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 5% |
| not applicable | 56% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 30% |
| agree | 49% |
| disagree | 15% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 2% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 35% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 3% |
| not applicable | 21% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 28% |
| no | 72% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 58% |
| agree | 12% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 15% |
| dont know | 3% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 38% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 9% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 29% |
| agree | 47% |
| disagree | 16% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 4% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 33% |
| agree | 44% |
| disagree | 15% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 3% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 26% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 21% |
| strongly disagree | 12% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 48% |
| agree | 46% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 30% |
| agree | 46% |
| disagree | 15% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 5% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 76% |
| no | 24% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 86.6% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 5.2% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| gypsy roma ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 87.8% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 5.1% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| gypsy roma ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 0.6% |
Nearby Schools
The Rackham Church of England Primary School
(0.30 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Main Street, , CB6 2HQ