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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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