Alderman Payne Primary School
Wisbech, PE13 4JA · Cambridgeshire · primary school
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29th of 197 primary schools in Cambridgeshire we can score, 210 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 8.9/10 against 2,443 of them, against 7.8/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 75.0 · 78 | 40% | 3.11 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 13.0 · 78 | 25% | 1.94 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Alderman Payne Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 75.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 13.0% against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.8 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join chess, ICT, duplo/lego, phonics and SATs booster clubs. Sports include football, multisports, archery, tri golf, athletics and swimming. Arts and music options cover dance, choir and music tuition. Trips visit the church, farm, zoo, museum, cathedral, Flag Fen and Wisbech Reads.
Getting in
The published school roll is 100 pupils against a stated capacity of 105. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who need extra help with phonics or SATs preparation? What does a typical day look like for a child joining the choir or archery club? How does the school manage transitions for pupils moving between year groups?
What Ofsted said about Alderman Payne Primary School
Overview
Alderman Payne Primary School is described as having a "strong family feel" where pupils "love coming here" and behave "extremely well." The inspection found that leaders have designed a curriculum that is "ambitious for all pupils," including those with special educational needs, ensuring they are "well supported and integrated." Overall, the school provides a high-quality education with effective leadership and robust safeguarding arrangements.
Strengths
- Pupils display "exemplary" behaviour, are "very polite and respectful," and concentrate well in lessons.
- The curriculum is carefully structured with "clearly identified" knowledge steps, preparing pupils well for subsequent learning stages.
- Reading is "prioritised," with staff delivering phonics "confidently and consistently" and providing timely support for those needing help.
- Teachers are "confident about the subjects they teach" and use assessment data to adjust teaching and address gaps "often in the moment."
- Pupils develop leadership skills through roles such as librarians and referees, and are taught to be "very accepting of difference."
Areas to improve
- The approach to assessment in some subjects is "not yet fully developed," meaning leaders "do not know enough about what pupils know and can do."
- Leaders should develop an "effective and consistent approach to assessment" that provides accurate information without being burdensome for teachers.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective," with "robust" systems, well-trained staff, and rigorous vetting checks in place.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 64% |
| 2023/24 | 53% |
| 2024/25 | 75% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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