Witchford Village College

About Witchford Village College

Witchford Village College is an academy converter in Ely, Cambridgeshire, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 767 pupils on roll. It is part of EASTERN LEARNING ALLIANCE. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 42.3 (2025/26). 26.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 6% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Cambridgeshire →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–16

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

767 / 900 (85%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Religious Character

Does not apply

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Manor Road, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB6 2JA

Phone

01353662053

Principal

Nick Harrison

Website

http://www.witchfordvc.co.uk/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Witchford Village College?

Witchford Village College is an academy converter in Ely, Cambridgeshire, England, for pupils aged 11–16.

How many pupils does Witchford Village College have?

Witchford Village College has 767 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Witchford Village College perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Witchford Village College achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 42.3 in 2025/26.

Is Witchford Village College part of an academy trust?

Yes — Witchford Village College is part of EASTERN LEARNING ALLIANCE.

Where is Witchford Village College?

Witchford Village College is located at Manor Road, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB6 2JA.