Great Wilbraham CofE Primary Academy
Cambridge, CB21 5JQ · Cambridgeshire · primary school
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91st 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 — 7.9/10 against 4,063 of them, against 7.6/10 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 | 70.0 · 65 | 40% | 2.61 |
| Ofsted | 0 | 35% | 0.01 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 20.0 · 92 | 25% | 2.30 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Great Wilbraham CofE Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 70.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 20.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (7.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.6 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Inadequate in September 2026.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Discovery Club, Gymnastics, Just Dance, Wake 'n' Shake, Benchball, Dodgeball and Darts. Sports include Tag Rugby, Basketball, Multi-Sports, Volleyball, Football, Pickleball, Tennis and Quidditch. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 77 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 is the school addressing the recent Inadequate Ofsted rating? What specific steps are being taken to improve teaching quality? How does the school support pupils who are not yet meeting expected standards?
What Ofsted said about Great Wilbraham CofE Primary Academy
Overview
Great Wilbraham CofE Primary Academy is a small school where pupils are "happy and safe" within a "caring community." While personal development and pastoral care are strong, the report identifies that teaching and curriculum consistency require attention to close learning gaps.
Strengths
- Leaders have designed an "ambitious personal development programme" that broadens pupils' horizons and supports the school's faith ethos.
- The school offers a "particular strength" in enrichment, with carefully chosen clubs and trips that ensure disadvantaged pupils are "fully included."
- Pupils benefit from "highly effective pastoral support" and feel "safe and secure," with bullying being rare.
- Attendance is "positive overall," supported by leaders who work closely with families to address barriers.
- Staff morale remains high, and families value the "care and support" their children receive.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure teaching addresses gaps in pupils' knowledge and skills, particularly in writing, so pupils are prepared for their next steps.
- Teachers should use assessment to inform adaptive teaching, ensuring gaps in learning close promptly for all pupils, including vulnerable ones.
- Leaders need to clarify what pupils should learn at key points in all subjects to ensure teaching in mixed-age classes builds consistently on previous learning.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns are actively managed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 38% |
| 2024/25 | 70% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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