The short version
Below-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2021).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 31% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2021
- The school is nearly full at 91% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
31%
-31.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
97
-8.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
98
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
25% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 17 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 192
- Capacity
- 91%
- FSM
- 25%
Governance
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- Trust
- EASTERN MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Chris Harris
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
School Road, Upwell, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE14 9EW
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Upwell Academy's Ofsted rating?
Upwell Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Upwell Academy?
Upwell Academy currently has 192 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Upwell Academy take?
Upwell Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Upwell Academy?
Upwell Academy is in Wisbech, PE14 9EW, in the Norfolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Upwell Academy have a sixth form?
No, Upwell Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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