The Wisbech Academy

URN: 150783 • Wisbech PE13 2RU

Overview

Name
The Wisbech Academy
URN
150783
Type
Free schools
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
None
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
THE BROOKE WESTON TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
n/a
Ranking score
30.6 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Rachel Lawrence-Byron (since 2025)
Telephone
01945407909
Website
Visit
Address
Weasenham Lane, Wisbech PE13 2RU

Summary

The Wisbech Academy is a mixed secondary free school located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, with a current enrolment of 102 students and a capacity of 600. The school is part of the Brooke Weston Trust, which aims to provide high-quality education in challenging contexts. It focuses on creating a sustainable model of secondary education in collaboration with nearby Thomas Clarkson Academy.

The curriculum at The Wisbech Academy emphasises science, technology, and mathematics while also offering a broad range of subjects. The school prioritises the development of students' cultural awareness, social skills, and personal values, ensuring that families and the wider community are involved in the educational process. High expectations for attendance, behaviour, and achievement are set, alongside strong pastoral support and a commitment to safeguarding.

The academy's ethos is built on core values such as kindness, gratitude, and resilience, fostering a supportive and inclusive community. The school encourages intellectual curiosity and lifelong learning, aiming to equip students with the skills and opportunities needed to shape their futures positively.

Key details

LA
Cambridgeshire
Age range
11 - 16
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
THE BROOKE WESTON TRUST
Capacity
600
Pupils
102
Boys
47
Girls
55
FSM %
40.20
Open date
2024-09-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Cambridgeshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 102 47 55 600 40.20
2024-09-11 600

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