On Track Education Wisbech, Wisbech

Special
Other independent special school
Mixed
Ages 1119

Data last updated 11 Sept 2026

Location

Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Mrs Diane Woodward
Pupils:21 / 24 capacity
LA:Cambridgeshire
Phone:01945580898
Address:Enterprise House, Oldfield Lane, Cambridgeshire, Wisbech, PE13 2RJ
Admissions:Not applicable
Status:open
Opened:1 August 2006

Ofsted Rating

Ofsted · 4 months ago

Report card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)

Achievement
Expected Standard
Behaviour
Strong Standard
Personal Development
Strong Standard
Leadership
Expected Standard
Inspected 8 May 2026View full report
URN:133570
UKPRN:10018091
Diocese:Not applicable
Constituency:North East Cambridgeshire
Urban/Rural:Urban: Further from a major town or city

Ofsted Insights

What This School Does Well

On Track Education Wisbech excels at transforming the educational experiences of vulnerable pupils who have previously struggled with school. The school combines expert care and support with a thoughtfully designed curriculum that helps pupils secure important knowledge while developing confidence and resilience. Staff create a warm, welcoming environment where pupils feel valued and develop strong relationships, enabling them to thrive both academically and personally.

Key Strengths

  • Exceptional attendance and behaviour - pupils who previously had apprehensions about school now attend well and show exemplary conduct
  • Highly inclusive approach - staff quickly identify individual barriers and implement effective strategies, helping pupils transform from disengaged to confident learners
  • Strong personal development programme - rich curriculum including trips, visitors, and practical experiences that bring learning to life and prepare pupils well for adulthood
  • Warm, caring culture - pupils feel safe, valued and develop strong relationships with staff and peers
  • Well-constructed careers programme - bespoke support helps pupils move successfully into employment or further education

Areas for Improvement

  • Some pupils at early stages of reading do not progress as quickly as they could
  • Some teaching adaptations do not always effectively support pupils to learn key knowledge
  • Teacher checks on pupil understanding are not always precise enough to identify gaps or misconceptions
  • Some leadership checks lack the necessary precision to give sharp detail about aspects of the school

Safeguarding

Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and concerns are actively identified and managed, making pupils safer and helping them feel safe.

Extracurricular Activities

Christmas performances with local dignitaries, national sports competitions, school dogs care, local farm visits, local police station visits, local mosque visits, sensory garden development

On Track Education Wisbech is a highly inclusive special school that successfully helps pupils with education, health and care plans overcome barriers to learning and re-engage with education. The school creates a warm, welcoming environment where pupils develop confidence, secure key knowledge, and flourish both academically and personally.

At a Glance

No

Boarding

No

Nursery

No

Sixth Form

No

Special Measures

Class Sizes

0.0

Avg class size

0

Total classes

2024/25 academic year

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Capacity & Demand

School Occupancy

88%

Available places

21 pupils

24 capacity

3 spare places available

Area Demand Pressure - Wisbech

Low pressure
New homes approved:1,639
Projected new pupils:295

Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Wisbech

Admissions Demand - Cambridgeshire

Low demand0.95x oversubscription

Places available

7,188

Applications

6,820

Got 1st preference

88.2%

Got preferred school

96.3%

Secondary admissions across Cambridgeshire (2025/26)

Inspection History(8)

8 May 2026Report card
Achievement
Behaviour
Personal Development
Leadership
3 February 2026
14 March 2023

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