The short version
Average GCSE results.
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 48.7 vs national 43.8)
- The school has significant spare capacity
Selective intake
This school offers places by entrance exam. See how 11+ formats differ between schools — and which exam boards they use.
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
48.7
4.9 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
51%
8.9pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
17%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.15
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
27% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 2–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 593
- Capacity
- 67%
- Admissions
- Selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Cambridgeshire
- Head
- Mr Barnaby Rimmer (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery
- Yes
- Boarding
- Boarding school
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
Wisbech Grammar School, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE13 1RH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCambian Wisbech School
Independent · Very close
On Track Education Wisbech
Independent · 536m away
The Nene Infant & Nursery School
Primary · 953m away
Elm Road Primary School
Primary · 988m away
Ramnoth Junior School
Primary · 1.2km away
The Wisbech Academy
Secondary · 1.2km away
Thomas Clarkson Academy
Secondary · 1.4km away
Clarkson Infants School
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
Is Wisbech Grammar School a selective school?
Yes. Wisbech Grammar School has a selective intake, which means places are offered based on performance in an entrance exam. Check the school's admissions page for the current exam format and registration deadlines.
How many pupils attend Wisbech Grammar School?
Wisbech Grammar School currently has 593 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Wisbech Grammar School take?
Wisbech Grammar School caters for pupils aged 2 to 19.
Where is Wisbech Grammar School?
Wisbech Grammar School is in Cambridgeshire, PE13 1RH, in the Cambridgeshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Wisbech Grammar School have a sixth form?
Yes, Wisbech Grammar School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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