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Wisbech Grammar School

Wisbech Grammar School, Chapel Road, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE13 1RH, Cambridgeshire


Overview
Ofsted
Not available
Pupils
593
Capacity
890
Ages
219
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
67%
Summary

With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 48.7, the school demonstrates a solid academic performance, though only 61% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and 51% reach grade 5 or above. The low EBacc entry rate of 17% may indicate limited participation in a broad range of subjects. Overall, parents may find a supportive environment, but should consider these academic metrics when evaluating options.

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GCSE Results
MetricValuevs UK
Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7.48.7No UK data
English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%.61%No UK data
English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%.51%No UK data
EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%.17%No UK data
EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%.17%No UK data
Location
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52.66412, 0.15170 · PE13 1RH

School details
Local authorityCambridgeshire
RegionEast of England
URN110926
School typeOther independent school

Frequently asked questions
What is Wisbech Grammar School rated by Ofsted?

Wisbech Grammar School has not been recently inspected under the current Ofsted framework. Sub-domain ratings from its most recent inspection are shown on this page.

Is Wisbech Grammar School a good school?

Wisbech Grammar School scores –/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 0% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.

How do pupils perform at Wisbech Grammar School in GCSEs?

Wisbech Grammar School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 48.7. 61% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.

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