Wisbech Grammar School
URN: 110926 • Cambridgeshire PE13 1RH
Overview
- Name
- Wisbech Grammar School
- URN
- 110926
- Type
- Other independent school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Selective
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 40.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Barnaby Rimmer (since 2022) , Headteacher
- Previous head
- Barney Rimmer, Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01945583631
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Wisbech Grammar School, Cambridgeshire PE13 1RH
Summary
Wisbech Grammar School, established in 1379, is one of the oldest academically selective independent schools in the UK, located in Cambridgeshire. The school serves a mixed-gender population of 593 pupils, with a capacity for 890. It offers a comprehensive education from Early Years through to Sixth Form, emphasising personal responsibility and active engagement in the curriculum. The school is known for its strong academic performance, with a significant percentage of students progressing to prestigious universities, including Oxbridge and Ivy League institutions.
The school fosters a supportive community, with dedicated staff who are actively involved in both academic and extracurricular activities. Parents have expressed high satisfaction with the school's commitment to student development and well-being. The facilities have been continuously upgraded, with recent expansions including international boarding houses and modern classrooms, enhancing the learning environment and accommodating a diverse student body.
Wisbech Grammar School's rich history and community involvement reflect its enduring role in local education, providing students with a well-rounded experience that prepares them for future challenges.
The school fosters a supportive community, with dedicated staff who are actively involved in both academic and extracurricular activities. Parents have expressed high satisfaction with the school's commitment to student development and well-being. The facilities have been continuously upgraded, with recent expansions including international boarding houses and modern classrooms, enhancing the learning environment and accommodating a diverse student body.
Wisbech Grammar School's rich history and community involvement reflect its enduring role in local education, providing students with a well-rounded experience that prepares them for future challenges.
Useful links
- A celebration of Collaboration, Community and Opportunity at Senior Speech Day 2025 WGS was proud to host its annual Senior School Speech Day, a joyful and reflective celebration that brought together pupils, families, staff, and distinguished gue (sen)
- Senior Admissions ( 11+ ) (sen)
- Senior School (sen)
- Enrichment (sen)
- GCSE Results 2024 (sen)
- Senior School Curriculum (sen)
- The Lower School Day (sen)
- The Middle School Day (sen)
- Calendar & News (calendar)
- Term Dates (calendar)
Nearby alternatives
- Hope Tree School (42.3)
- Cambridge International School (38.7)
- Abbey College Cambridge (36.7)
Key details
- LA
- Cambridgeshire
- Age range
- 2 - 19
- Boarders
- Boarding school
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 890
- Pupils
- 593
- Boys
- 306
- Girls
- 287
- FSM %
- Open date
- 1983-08-30
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 593 | 306 | 287 | 890 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 589 | 322 | 267 | 890 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 537 | 289 | 248 | 890 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 537 | 289 | 248 | 890 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 573 | 305 | 268 | 890 | 0.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 583 | 307 | 276 | 890 | 0.00 |
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