Wilburton CofE Primary School
Ely, CB6 3RJ · Cambridgeshire · primary school
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162nd 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 — 1.2/10 against 2,784 of them, against 1.6/10 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 | 50.0 · 19 | 40% | 0.76 |
| 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.
Wilburton CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 50.0% 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% of pupils, 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 (1.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.6 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in December 2023.
Getting in
The published school roll is 117 pupils against a stated capacity of 140. 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 not reaching the expected standard in maths? What specific strategies are used to help children progress to the higher standard? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Wilburton CofE Primary School
Overview
Wilburton CofE Primary School is described as a “warm and welcoming place” where pupils are “proud and happy to attend.” The report highlights strong relationships between staff and pupils, resulting in a calm environment where children feel safe and confident. Leaders have implemented an “ambitious curriculum” that supports good progress for most pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
Strengths
- Pupils display school values of “excellence, love and well-being” and show respect towards one another.
- Teachers possess “strong subject knowledge” and frequently check understanding to adapt lessons and address learning gaps.
- Reading is a “high priority” with well-trained staff; struggling readers are quickly identified and supported.
- Staff know pupils well, ensuring appropriate support and resources are in place for those with SEND.
- The governing body provides “appropriate support and challenge” while considering staff workload.
Areas to improve
- Teachers occasionally present new information or vocabulary “less clearly,” making it harder for pupils to build on existing knowledge.
- Inconsistent terminology regarding expected behaviours and routines in phonics groups can slow pupils’ responses.
- Pupils’ knowledge of fundamental British values, such as tolerance and democracy, is “less secure.”
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 | 75% |
| 2023/24 | 65% |
| 2024/25 | 50% |
| 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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