The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 71% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- 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
71%
+9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
14%
+6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
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.
33% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 5 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 49
- Capacity
- 91%
- FSM
- 32.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- Head
- Mrs Emma Hunt (Executive Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
15 official reports linked on this page, including 14 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
May 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
February 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
October 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
February 2019 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2017 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
September 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
July 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
February 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
September 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
April 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
February 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2007 | Full Inspection
Inspection
November 2003 | Inspection
Location
School Road, Walpole Highway, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE14 7QQ
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Walpole Highway Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Walpole Highway Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Walpole Highway Primary School?
Walpole Highway Primary School currently has 49 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Walpole Highway Primary School take?
Walpole Highway Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Walpole Highway Primary School?
Walpole Highway Primary School is in Wisbech, PE14 7QQ, in the Norfolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Walpole Highway Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Walpole Highway Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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