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Schools in Littleport

A town in Cambridgeshire

  • Town
  • 7 schools and nurseries
  • 1,531 pupils

In short: Most primary schools here are rated Good or better, about the same as across England. Results at 11 are below England, and results at 16 were below England in 2026. Attendance is close to the England figure.

Three children with backpacks crossing a street
A red-brick school building under a blue sky

Littleport at a glance

Behind England on results at 11

How Littleport's schools compare with England, area by area.

DfE and Ofsted data, 2014 to 2026How we work this out
  • Schools and nurseries72 primary · 1 secondary · 3 nurseries
  • Primaries Good or better100%England 96%
  • Met the standard at 1159%England 62%
  • Grade 5 in English and maths33%Attainment 8 40.3, England 46.2
  • Free school meals, primary26%A sign of family income
  • Missed a lot of school19%England 18%
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in Littleport

Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.

All Littleport primary schools

Top Primary Schools in Littleport

2 mainstream schools in Littleport, best first

Millfield Primary School

Ely, CB6 1HW · Academy · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good

Results above the England average.

44 first choices, 46 offers made

Met the standard at 1166%

England 62%

Days missed
4.9%
Pupils
416
Pupils per teacher
22.9
View school Millfield Primary School

Top Secondary Schools in Littleport

1 mainstream schools in Littleport, best first

Vista Academy Littleport

Ely, CB6 1EW · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16

  • Ofsted:Needs attention in 1 area

Results below the England average.

71 first choices, 115 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1640.3

England 46.2

Days missed
8.9%
Pupils
547
Pupils per teacher
15.5
View school Vista Academy Littleport

Nurseries in Littleport

3 in Littleport, highest Ofsted grade first

Special Schools in Littleport

1 in Littleport. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

Highfield Littleport Academy

Ely, CB6 1LJ · Academy · All-through · Ages 2 to 19

  • Ofsted:Urgent improvement in 2 areas

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
8.3%
Pupils
162
Pupils per teacher
9.5
View school Highfield Littleport Academy
The map

Every school in Littleport, on one map

Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.

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Littleport Community Primary School, Good in every areaHighfield Littleport Academy, Urgent improvement in 2 areasMillfield Primary School, GoodVista Academy Littleport, Needs attention in 1 areaBusy Bees Pre-school Playgroup, GoodStepping Stones Preschool, Littleport, GoodCathedral View Childcare - Littleport
  • Good3
  • Not graded yet4
Before you apply

Apply through the council where you live

Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.

Postcodes

Browse Littleport by postcode

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Littleport vs England

How good are Littleport's schools?

Inspections, exam results and attendance, next to the figure for England where we have it.

Worked out by Eduscope from each school's published figures. Not an official statistic for this town.

Numbers that sum up Littleport

LittleportEngland

  • Primaries rated Good or Outstanding

    Latest Ofsted grade, 1 primaries with one.

    100%

    England 96%

    Close to England

  • Met the expected standard at 11

    Reading, writing and maths.

    59%

    England 62%

    Below England

  • Grade 5 or above in English and maths

    At GCSE.

    33%

  • Pupils who miss a lot of school

    Missed 1 in 10 days or more. Lower is better.

    19%

    England 18%

    Close to England

  • Primary pupils on free school meals

    A sign of family income, not of school quality.

    26%

Ofsted grades

Latest graded inspection for the 1 school that has one.

100%

Good or Outstanding

  • Outstanding0
  • Good1
  • Requires improvement0
  • Inadequate0

How it has changed

Littleport in blue. There were no tests in 2020 and 2021 because of Covid.

Met the expected standard at 11
Covid gap30%55%80%20182019202320242025
59% in 2025. England now 62% (dashed line).
Grade 5 or above in English and maths
0%20%40%20222023202420252026
33% in 2026.
Pupils who miss a lot of school
Covid gap0%15%30%20142015201620172018201920212022202320242025
19% in 2025. England now 18% (dashed line).
Living here

What it's like for families

Littleport has 7 schools and nurseries.

There are 81% more pupils than in 2018.

26% of primary pupils here get free school meals. Schools get extra money for each of them.

Pupil numbers

Pupils in Littleport's state schools each January.

Up 81% since 2018. More children can mean popular schools fill up faster.

Free school meals

Out of every 10 primary pupils, how many get free school meals. It's a sign of family income, not of school quality.

Littleport26%

Dates to know

Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.

  • 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
  • 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
  • 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
  • 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.

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Questions

Questions parents ask about Littleport

How many schools are in Littleport?

Littleport has 7 schools, including 3 primary schools, 2 secondary schools, 3 nurseries, 1 special school. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.

What are the best schools in Littleport?

The highest-ranked schools in Littleport on Eduscope are Littleport Community Primary School, Millfield Primary School, Vista Academy Littleport. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.

What percentage of schools in Littleport are rated Good or Outstanding?

100% of inspected schools in Littleport hold a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating, which is above the England average of 94.8%. This includes 0 schools rated Outstanding and 1 rated Good.

How do primary schools in Littleport perform at Key Stage 2?

Across primary schools in Littleport, 59% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2. This is based on the latest published results from the Department for Education.

What is the average pupil-teacher ratio in Littleport?

The average pupil-teacher ratio across schools in Littleport is 17.3:1. While not a direct measure of class size, this indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil. Across England it is 17.9:1.

What is the persistent absence rate in Littleport schools?

The persistent absence rate across schools in Littleport is 19.0%. A pupil is classed as persistently absent if they miss 10% or more of school sessions. Across England it is 18.1%.

How many pupils attend schools in Littleport?

There are 1,531 pupils enrolled across schools in Littleport, with 822 in primary and 709 in secondary. 28.0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

How do I choose the right school in Littleport?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 7 schools in Littleport by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.

Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.

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