Witchford Village College
URN: 137547 • Ely CB6 2JA
Overview
- Name
- Witchford Village College
- URN
- 137547
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- EASTERN LEARNING ALLIANCE
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 56.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Richard Auffret (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- 01353662053
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Manor Road, Ely CB6 2JA
Summary
Witchford Village College is a mixed secondary academy located in Ely, Cambridgeshire, with a current enrolment of 767 students and a capacity of 900. The college is part of the Eastern Learning Alliance, which emphasizes collaboration and shared resources among schools. The institution aims to provide a supportive and inclusive environment, catering to a diverse student body, with approximately 25.9% of pupils eligible for free school meals.
The college offers a broad curriculum designed to meet the educational needs of its students, encouraging both academic achievement and personal development. Witchford Village College prioritises a holistic approach to education, focusing on fostering critical thinking, creativity, and resilience among its pupils.
Community engagement is a key aspect of the college's ethos, with various events and initiatives aimed at strengthening ties with local families and organisations. The college encourages parental involvement and communication, ensuring that families are well-informed and supported throughout their child's educational journey. For more information, parents can visit the college's website at [witchfordvc.co.uk](http://www.witchfordvc.co.uk/).
The college offers a broad curriculum designed to meet the educational needs of its students, encouraging both academic achievement and personal development. Witchford Village College prioritises a holistic approach to education, focusing on fostering critical thinking, creativity, and resilience among its pupils.
Community engagement is a key aspect of the college's ethos, with various events and initiatives aimed at strengthening ties with local families and organisations. The college encourages parental involvement and communication, ensuring that families are well-informed and supported throughout their child's educational journey. For more information, parents can visit the college's website at [witchfordvc.co.uk](http://www.witchfordvc.co.uk/).
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Nearby alternatives
- Soham Village College (76.8)
- Ely College (69.1)
- Ely College (45.2)
- Soham Village College (45.2)
- Witchford Village College (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Cambridgeshire
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- EASTERN LEARNING ALLIANCE
- Capacity
- 900
- Pupils
- 767
- Boys
- 388
- Girls
- 379
- FSM %
- 25.90
- Open date
- 2011-10-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-01-25
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Cambridgeshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 767 | 388 | 379 | 900 | 25.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 749 | 381 | 368 | 900 | 24.10 |
| 2023-09-11 | 669 | 332 | 337 | 900 | 20.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 669 | 332 | 337 | 900 | 20.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 711 | 362 | 349 | 850 | 17.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 759 | 391 | 368 | 850 | 12.70 |
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