The Nene Infant & Nursery School
| Type | Primary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 2-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Norwich Road Wisbech Cambridgeshire PE13 2AP |
| Reference Number | 140174 |
The Nene Infant and Nursery School has demonstrated notable progress since its previous inspection and now provides a good quality of education. The school fosters a nurturing environment where pupils feel safe, valued, and are eager to learn. With an effective curriculum designed to support all learners, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), the school has invested significantly in early reading resources, ensuring pupils develop strong literacy skills. Overall, staff morale is high, and the leadership has clear expectations, which is bolstered by strong community support and effective governance.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 234 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.15%
Girls: 50.85% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 39.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 48.7% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 26 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 26 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 32 | 32 | 64 |
| 2 | 45 | 43 | 88 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 42.7% |
| White, Other | 35.9% |
| Mixed, Other | 9% |
| African | 5.1% |
| Unclassified | 3.4% |
| Indian | 0.9% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.4% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.4% |
| Caribbean | 0.4% |
| Asian, Other | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 27 Sep 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 27 Sep 2022 | School inspection: |
| 22 Jan 2019 | Full inspection: |
| 19 May 2015 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy a nurturing and safe environment.
- Curriculum is well-designed and includes essential knowledge.
- Reading is prioritized with significant resources and support.
- Strong support for pupils with SEND enables equal access to the curriculum.
- High pupil engagement and behavior in class and during playtime.
- Effective leadership with a clear vision for improvement.
- High staff morale and a shared commitment to the school's values.
Areas for Improvement
- Occasional misalignment in activity selection by teachers hinders student retention of knowledge.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 19 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 5 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 3 | 2 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Ramnoth Junior School
Ramnoth Road, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE13 2JB |
0.16 miles |
|
Elm Road Primary School
Elm Road, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE13 2TB |
0.2 miles |
|
St Peter's CofE Aided Junior School
Trafford Road, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE13 2ES |
0.63 miles |
|
Clarkson Infants School
Trafford Road, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE13 2ES |
0.64 miles |
|
Peckover Primary School
Leverington Road, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE13 1PJ |
0.81 miles |
|
Orchards Church of England Academy
Cherry Road, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE13 3NP |
1.05 miles |
|
Leverington Primary Academy
104 Church Road, Leverington, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE13 5DE |
1.59 miles |
|
Elm CofE Primary School
Main Road, Elm, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE14 0AG |
1.77 miles |
|
Emneth Nursery School
Hollycroft Road, Wisbech, PE14 8AY |
2.45 miles |
|
West Walton Community Primary School
School Road, West Walton, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE14 7HA |
2.52 miles |
|
Emneth Academy
Hollycroft Road, Emneth, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE14 8AY |
2.56 miles |
|
Friday Bridge Community Primary School
Maltmas Drove, Friday Bridge, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE14 0HW |
2.94 miles |
|
Wisbech St Mary CofE Academy
Church Road, Wisbech St Mary, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE13 4RJ |
3.06 miles |
|
Gorefield Primary Academy
69 High Road, Gorefield, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE13 4NB |
3.27 miles |
|
Marshland St James Primary and Nursery School
School Road, Marshland St James, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE14 8EY |
3.67 miles |
|
Walpole Highway Primary School
School Road, Walpole Highway, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE14 7QQ |
4.15 miles |
|
Kinderley Primary School
Church Lane, Tydd St Giles, Church Lane, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE13 5LG |
4.73 miles |
|
Beaupre Community Primary School
Church Drove, Outwell, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE14 8RH |
4.75 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Cambian Wisbech School
Old Sessions House, 32 Somers Road, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE13 1JF |
0.43 miles |
|
Thomas Clarkson Academy
Corporation Road, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE13 2SE |
0.51 miles |
|
On Track Education Wisbech
Enterprise House, Oldfield Lane, Cambridgeshire, Wisbech, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE13 2RJ |
0.52 miles |
|
Meadowgate Academy
Meadowgate Lane, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE13 2JH |
0.57 miles |
|
Wisbech Grammar School
Wisbech Grammar School, Cambridgeshire, PE13 1RH |
0.59 miles |
|
The Wisbech Academy
Weasenham Lane, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE13 2RU |
0.62 miles |
|
Walnut Tree School Ltd
Barra Farm, Gadds Lane, Leverington, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE13 5BL |
1.85 miles |
|
Begdale House School
Begdale Road, Elm, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE14 0AZ |
1.99 miles |
|
Marshland High School
School Road, West Walton, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE14 7HA |
2.49 miles |
|
Shelldene House School
Shelldene House, 20 Main Road, Friday Bridge, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE14 0HJ |
2.76 miles |
|
The Old School House
1 March Road, Friday Bridge, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE14 0HA |
2.9 miles |
|
Cambian Home Tree School
172 March Road, Friday Bridge, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE14 0LP |
3.34 miles |