Elm Road Primary School
Wisbech, PE13 2TB · Cambridgeshire · primary school
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132nd 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 2.9/10 against 2,441 of them, against 2.8/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 55.0 · 27 | 40% | 1.10 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.73 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Elm Road Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 55.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 3.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (2.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.8 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2024.
Getting in
The published school roll is 194 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 are below the expected standard in maths? What specific strategies are used to help students reach the higher standard? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating while addressing the gap in attainment?
What Ofsted said about Elm Road Primary School
Overview
Elm Road Primary School continues to be a good school, described as "nurturing and inclusive" where pupils arrive happily. The report highlights a "broad, balanced and ambitious curriculum" and strong relationships, noting that pupils behave well and trust adults to manage any issues.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "carefully sequenced," breaking learning into "small, manageable steps" so pupils build on prior knowledge.
- Teachers "explain new learning well" and frequently revisit previous topics to aid retention, ensuring pupils master subject-specific vocabulary.
- Reading is a "high priority," with well-trained adults delivering daily phonics lessons and providing targeted support for those who struggle.
- The school has "refined its systems" for identifying pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), enabling them to access the same curriculum as their peers.
- Staff feel "valued" within a "supportive culture" that prioritises workload and well-being, while trust leaders provide effective support for school priorities.
Areas to improve
- The curriculum does not always set out "precisely what they expect pupils to know by the end of a topic" in some subjects, meaning checks may not target the most important knowledge.
- There are "inconsistencies in teachers’ expectations of pupils’ written work," with quality being variable and not always reflecting how well pupils are learning.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
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 | 55% |
| 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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