Wisbech St Mary CofE Academy
| Type | Primary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 2-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Church Road Wisbech St Mary Wisbech Cambridgeshire PE13 4RJ |
| Phone | 01945410312 |
| Reference Number | 142810 |
Wisbech St Mary CofE Academy has shown significant improvement since its last inspection, achieving a 'Good' rating across all inspected areas. The school is recognized for its positive atmosphere, strong community ties, and well-behaved pupils who contribute to a nurturing learning environment. However, the school faces challenges with some pupils' attendance and a need for clearer instructional delivery to ensure all students retain important knowledge over time.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 207 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.66%
Girls: 47.34% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 42.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 2.9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 25.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 21.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 26.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14 | 10 | 24 |
| 2 | 9 | 11 | 20 |
| 3 | 16 | 12 | 28 |
| 4 | 11 | 12 | 23 |
| 5 | 20 | 9 | 29 |
| 6 | 16 | 14 | 30 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 74.9% |
| Mixed, Other | 3.9% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.4% |
| White, Other | 1.9% |
| White & Black (African) | 1% |
| African | 1% |
| White & Asian | 0.5% |
| Caribbean | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 11 Jul 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 11 Jul 2023 | School inspection: |
| 10 Jul 2019 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Strong community involvement and support.
- Excellent pupil behavior and high engagement in lessons.
- Effective curriculum with a focus on early reading.
- Well-supported pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
- Positive relationships between staff and pupils.
Areas for Improvement
- Some teachers do not present information clearly, affecting knowledge retention.
- Increasing number of pupils missing school regularly.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 79% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 24% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 111 | ||
| Maths | 108 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 8.8 | ||
| Writing | 1.5 | ||
| Maths | 5.3 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 5 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 5 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
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Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Gorefield Primary Academy
69 High Road, Gorefield, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE13 4NB |
2.45 miles |
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Leverington Primary Academy
104 Church Road, Leverington, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE13 5DE |
2.49 miles |
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Peckover Primary School
Leverington Road, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE13 1PJ |
2.79 miles |
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Guyhirn CofE VC Primary School
High Road, Guyhirn, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE13 4ED |
2.87 miles |
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Murrow Primary Academy
73 Murrow Bank, Murrow, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE13 4HD |
2.89 miles |
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Alderman Payne Primary School
9, Main Road, Parson Drove, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE13 4JA |
2.95 miles |
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Elm Road Primary School
Elm Road, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE13 2TB |
2.97 miles |
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The Nene Infant & Nursery School
Norwich Road, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE13 2AP |
3.06 miles |
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Ramnoth Junior School
Ramnoth Road, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE13 2JB |
3.16 miles |
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Elm CofE Primary School
Main Road, Elm, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE14 0AG |
3.36 miles |
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Orchards Church of England Academy
Cherry Road, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE13 3NP |
3.47 miles |
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Clarkson Infants School
Trafford Road, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE13 2ES |
3.56 miles |
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St Peter's CofE Aided Junior School
Trafford Road, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE13 2ES |
3.57 miles |
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Friday Bridge Community Primary School
Maltmas Drove, Friday Bridge, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE14 0HW |
3.58 miles |
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Emneth Nursery School
Hollycroft Road, Wisbech, PE14 8AY |
4.9 miles |
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Emneth Academy
Hollycroft Road, Emneth, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE14 8AY |
4.96 miles |
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Kinderley Primary School
Church Lane, Tydd St Giles, Church Lane, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE13 5LG |
4.96 miles |
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Walnut Tree School Ltd
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Wisbech Grammar School
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Begdale House School
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2.57 miles |
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The Wisbech Academy
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2.7 miles |
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Cambian Wisbech School
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2.71 miles |
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Thomas Clarkson Academy
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2.98 miles |
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Cambian Home Tree School
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3.24 miles |
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Meadowgate Academy
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3.43 miles |
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The Old School House
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3.56 miles |
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Shelldene House School
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3.56 miles |
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Marshland High School
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4.94 miles |