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Witchford Village College - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
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Witchford Village College
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- Witchford CB6 2JA
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils make good progress due to effective planning and strong teacher knowledge.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour has improved, and attitudes are good; pupils focus well in lessons.
Qualifications and Training: High-quality professional development is highly valued by staff.
Current Educational Practices: Staff regularly attend training sessions before the college day starts.
Strengths and Challenges: Some subjects have seen more success than others, but overall teaching quality is high.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents can get involved through various activities like consultation evenings and school events.
Communication: The school communicates effectively via newsletters, emails, and meetings.
Parent Satisfaction: Most parents are very supportive and happy with their child's experience.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders take decisive action to address underperformance and improve quality.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have driven improvements in teaching quality and pupil outcomes.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is rare, and the school takes swift action to ensure pupil safety.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: The school's caring ethos ensures pupil welfare is a priority.
Extracurricular Offerings: The school offers a range of activities including music and sports.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: The school funds additional buses to enable participation in activities.
Outdoor Facilities: The school plans to expand space to accommodate more students.
Career Counselling Services: Careers support begins in Year 7 and includes independent careers professionals.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Students are well-prepared for post-16 education or training.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Effective support provided, especially for children with autism; 'The Cabin' offers a nurturing environment.
Subjects Offered: The curriculum is well thought out and changes annually to meet the needs of each year group.
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Witchford Village College is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Cambridgeshire, East of England.
It has 749 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1.
At this school, 43% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | - |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-16 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 15.4 | 15.1 | 14.8 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 43% | 48% | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.07 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 46.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 43% | 28.91% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 64% | 39.33% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 20% | 21.79% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 15% | 12.46% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 18% | 16.17% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.08 | 2.68 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 94% | 92.05% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 179 | 147 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 83% | 85.63% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 20% | 23.66% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 16% | 19.85% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 45% | 28.37% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 13.83% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 2.15% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 7% | 4.07% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.06 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 45.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 43% | 31.24% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 68% | 41.76% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 12% | 23.32% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 7% | 15.45% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 10% | 18.89% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.95 | 2.95 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 93.65% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 161 | 145 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 89.83% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 37% | 24.3% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 25% | 22.65% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 29% | 27.38% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 15.65% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 1.6% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 2.2% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.34 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 43.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 40% 9 | 26.86% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 61% 1 | 38.05% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 17% | 20.1% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 10% 6 | 10.87% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 12% 6 | 14.52% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.77 | 2.57 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 94.38% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 128 | 148 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 87% | 87.7% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 43% | 26.41% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 11% | 19.95% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 33% | 28.22% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 13.11% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 3.14% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 3.57% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.41 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 41 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 31% 4 | 26.03% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 60% 4 | 37.13% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 8% | 19.76% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 4% 2 | 10.26% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 6% 3 | 13.9% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.51 | 2.54 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 92% | 85.5% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 150 | 152 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 86% | 79.09% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 35% | 20.76% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 18.06% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 39% | 27.12% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 8.35% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.88% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.65% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.32 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 41.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 27% | 26.74% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 56% | 37.46% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 13% | 20.08% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 6% | 12.67% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 9% | 13.77% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 92% | 82.34% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 154 | 163 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 88% | 72.56% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 36% | 28.41% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 17% | 16.75% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 36% | 26.63% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 2.97% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 4.41% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 3.97% | 2.45% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
15 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Witchford Village College
Local authority ratio 19 : 1