Is Vista Academy Littleport a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 18 November 2025 under its report-card framework and graded five areas at Expected standard and one at Needs attention. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded D, 31st of 34 secondary schools in Cambridgeshire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Vista Academy Littleport's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at Vista Academy Littleport averaged an Attainment 8 score of 40.3 (England: 46.2). 32.8% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

How do I apply for a place at Vista Academy Littleport?

Applications for Year 7 places at Vista Academy Littleport starting in September 2027 close on 31 October 2026. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another area, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 1 March 2027 (or the next working day).

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Vista Academy Littleport

Camel Road, Ely, CB6 1EW

Local ranking31st of 34 secondary schools in Cambridgeshire

Ofsted: ExpectedUpdated

Secondary

Phase

600

Capacity

11-16

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · Ofsted inspection 18 November 2025. Figures last updated 15 October 2026.

Continues from Littleport & East Cambs Academy (URN 140881) since 1 September 2023. Results, demographics and trends from before then are that school's, shown here so the record is unbroken.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 18 November 2025 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Needs attention
Curriculum & teaching: Expected standard
Attendance & behaviour: Expected standard
Personal development & wellbeing: Expected standard
Leadership & governance: Expected standard
Inclusion: Expected standard

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 40.3 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 32.8% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 51.7% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 116

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 532
Boys: 275 (50%)
Girls: 272 (50%)
Capacity: 600 (91% full)
SEND: 20.7%
FSM Eligible: 29.3%
EAL: 13.0%
SEN with EHC Plan: 4.5%
SEN Support: 16.2%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 13.9:1
Teachers (FTE): 38.2
Budget per Pupil: £7,376/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Overall Absence Rate: 8.9% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 26.4% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Secondary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 77.4%
White Other: 9.3%
Black African: 2.8%
Asian Other: 2.1%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 1.5%
Other: 1.3%
Black Other: 1.1%
Mixed White & Black African: 0.9%

77.4%

White British

9.3%

White Other

2.8%

Black African

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

01353223300

hello@vista.tela.org.uk

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Camel Road

Ely, East of England

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Administrative

URN: 150263
UKPRN: 10093635
Establishment No.: 4016
Trust: EASTERN LEARNING ALLIANCE

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