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Wisbech Grammar School
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Academic Progress: Pupils achieve good progress, with exam results in line with national averages; some lessons lack engagement
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are excellent communicators, show high respect for diversity, and work collaboratively
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: SEND pupils receive supportive specialist help, aiding good results
Teacher Engagement: High expectations and promotion of respect guide teaching; improvement needed in lesson pacing
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Teaching generally supports good pupil progress, some inconsistency noted
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: Relationship between staff and students is generally positive; more consistency needed in planning
Opportunities for Parent Involvement: Parents can engage through various community activities
Communication with Parents: Regular academic performance reports provided, parents informed on child's progress
Parent Satisfaction: Some parents express concerns over career advice, overall satisfaction is moderate
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders promote well-being, seek student input actively
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: Improvements seen in co-curricular and enrichment opportunities; career guidance needs enhancement
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: Bullying prevention strategies are in place, resulting in a safe environment
Behaviour and Attitudes of Pupils: Excellent moral understanding and behaviour expectations fostered among pupils
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: Well-being is actively promoted; safeguarding measures need further oversight
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: Wide range of activities offered, fostering personal strengths and teamwork
Balancing Academics with Extracurriculars: Students manage responsibilities with support; opportunities lead to broad skill development
Outdoor Facilities: Good standard of outdoor facilities supports physical education
Career Counselling Services: Limited scope in career guidance, needing better information on educational options
Preparation for Next Key Stage: Preparation practices adequate, but improvements needed in providing comprehensive advice
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Wisbech Grammar School is a All-through, Co-Ed school located in Cambridgeshire, East of England.
It has 589 students from age 2-19 yr.
Tuition fee 拢750 to 拢5,333 for the highest grade offered.
At this school, 59% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
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Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 52.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 59% | 28.91% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 69% | 39.33% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 15% | 21.79% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 14% | 12.46% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 15% | 16.17% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.56 | 2.68 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 92.05% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 147 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 85.63% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 23.66% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | - | 19.85% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 28.37% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | - | 13.83% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.15% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 4.07% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 49.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 62% | 31.24% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 85% | 41.76% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 23.32% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 15.45% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 18.89% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.58 | 2.95 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 93.65% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 145 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 89.83% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 24.3% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | - | 22.65% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 27.38% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | - | 15.65% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1.6% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.2% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 36.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 62% 2 | 26.86% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 84% 3 | 38.05% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 20.1% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 10.87% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 14.52% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.36 | 2.57 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 94.38% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 148 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 87.7% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 26.41% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | - | 19.95% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 28.22% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 13.11% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.14% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.57% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 35.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 60% 26 | 26.03% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 87% 11 | 37.13% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 19.76% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 10.26% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 13.9% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.2 | 2.54 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 85.5% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 152 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 79.09% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 20.76% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 18.06% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 27.12% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 8.35% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.88% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.65% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 53.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 86% | 26.74% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 98% | 37.46% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 20.08% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 12.67% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 13.77% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 82.34% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 163 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 72.56% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 28.41% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 16.75% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 26.63% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 2.97% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 4.41% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.97% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 33.36 | 30.76 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 34.61 | 31.29 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 11.80% | 19.23% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 227 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | - | 51.06% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 4.61% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | - | 28.06% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 9.33% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 40.31 | 32.9 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | B | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 41.03 | 33.26 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 27.6% | 21.91% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 242 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | - | 52.33% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 4.61% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | - | 25.28% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 10.33% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 29.27 6 | 28.92 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 30.18 7 | 29.51 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 8.1% | 16.07% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 212 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | - | 52% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 6.32% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | - | 25.95% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 9.63% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 35.78 5 | 28.17 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 37.91 5 | 28.56 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 25.6% | 16.03% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 3 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 50% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 4.56% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | - | 21.19% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 3.06% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 30.68 | 29.3 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 32.56 | 30.28 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 15.4% | 18.35% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 55.53% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 5.53% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | - | 23.73% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 2.93% | 4.23% |
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拢750 to 拢5,333
Yearly fee
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拢15,999
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
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