Robert Arkenstall Primary School vs Witchford Village College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 5.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Robert Arkenstall Primary School
Ely · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
269 students
Witchford Village College
Ely · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
804 students
| Measure | Robert Arkenstall Primary School Ely, East of England | Witchford Village College Ely, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 37 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1309 of 1,872 | #255 of 460 |
| National rank | #10778 of 15,697 | #2097 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 269 | 804 |
| Pupils on roll | 269 | 804 |
| Free school meals | 17.1% | 26.7% |
| Capacity filled | 89.7% | 89.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 53% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 44.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 38.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 62.8% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.16 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Ely | Ely |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.robertarkenstall.co.uk/ | www.wvc.tela.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Witchford Village College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (47.5 vs 37.2).
- •Witchford Village College is the larger school with 804 students compared with 269.
- •Robert Arkenstall Primary School is a local authority school while Witchford Village College is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Robert Arkenstall Primary School better than Witchford Village College?
On the Success Index (England), Witchford Village College ranks higher (47.5 vs 37.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Robert Arkenstall Primary School and Witchford Village College?
About 5.8 km in a straight line, between Ely and Ely in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Robert Arkenstall Primary School: 269. Witchford Village College: 804. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Robert Arkenstall Primary School and Witchford Village College rank in East of England?
Robert Arkenstall Primary School is 1309th of 1,872 and Witchford Village College is 255th of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).