Guyhirn CofE VC Primary School
Wisbech, PE13 4ED · Cambridgeshire · primary school
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107th 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 — 3.6/10 against 3,377 of them, against 3.9/10 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 | 67.0 · 57 | 40% | 2.28 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| 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.
Guyhirn CofE VC Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 67.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. The proportion reaching the higher standard was 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (3.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.9 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in December 2022.
Getting in
The published school roll is 101 pupils against a stated capacity of 102. 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 curriculum support pupils who do not reach the higher standard in maths? What specific support is available for children who need extra help with reading?
What Ofsted said about Guyhirn CofE VC Primary School
Overview
This inspection found Guyhirn C of E VC Primary School to be a place where "everyone is included" and pupils feel "valued and cared for." Leaders are "passionate about helping pupils to become well-rounded, empathetic citizens," fostering "warm and open relationships" throughout the community. The report highlights a "rich curriculum" and "purposeful planned events" that pupils enjoy, alongside "very calm" behaviour and "extremely positive attitudes to learning."
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate "maturity and respect," with bullying described as "rare" and staff trusted to resolve issues effectively.
- Reading provision is strong, with "strengthened phonics teaching" ensuring pupils learn to read "more quickly and with greater accuracy."
- The early years provision is excellent, with staff acting as "excellent role models" to develop children’s spoken language and reading skills.
- Staff provide "highly effective, tailored support" for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, identifying needs early.
- Pupils engage in a "highly ambitious programme" to develop social and cultural understanding, becoming "empathic towards people different from themselves."
Areas to improve
- In some subjects with new curriculum content, staff do not always identify when pupils have not understood or remembered core knowledge; leaders should monitor assessment usage to quickly identify these gaps.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective," with staff receiving regular training and leaders ensuring pupils receive "appropriate support without delay."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 67% |
| 2023/24 | 67% |
| 2024/25 | 67% |
| 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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