Gorefield Primary Academy
Wisbech, PE13 4NB · Cambridgeshire · primary school
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181st 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 — 0.2/10 against 2,851 of them, against 0.6/10 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 | 29.0 · 2 | 40% | 0.10 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.81 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Gorefield Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 29.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, 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 (0.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.6 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in 2022.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join cookery and cross-stitch clubs, or play football, netball, cricket and athletics. Breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 95 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 to progress from the expected standard to the higher standard? What specific strategies are used to improve reading outcomes? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Gorefield Primary Academy
Overview
Gorefield Primary Academy is described as a "warm and welcoming place" where pupils feel safe and supported by "kind, hardworking staff." The report highlights significant improvements since new leaders arrived, noting that trust and school leaders work "astutely" to deliver a "high-quality education" with a clear curriculum and effective behaviour systems.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate "confident, courteous" behaviour, supported by consistent staff management and incentives like ‘diamond’ stickers.
- The curriculum is well-structured, with early years preparing children effectively for Year 1 through "absorbing activities" that teach concepts clearly.
- Reading provision is strong, with many pupils reading fluently due to helpful strategies and engaging initiatives like the ‘reading room’.
- Provision for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities is "well-organised," with bespoke support checked frequently.
- Personal development is "wide-ranging," including piano therapy and a well-sequenced personal, social and health education curriculum.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should review assessment practices so that "effective approaches to assessment are used in all subjects," as current checks on pupil understanding vary.
- Leaders must improve the system for addressing attendance, as some pupils are "frequently absent," leading to gaps in their knowledge.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with robust checks for staff and volunteers, and pupils feel confident sharing worries with adults.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 70% |
| 2023/24 | 63% |
| 2024/25 | 29% |
| 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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