Townley Primary School, Wisbech

In its own words: "At Townley we have reviewed our vision and values in consultation with all our stakeholders, including the children and staff. The children and staff are learning the Latin motto, which is part of the history of the school."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include gymnastics and sewing.

In 2025, 75% of Year 6 pupils at Townley Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 50% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 76% and 74% in Cambridgeshire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results fell from 86% in reading and 86% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 6 families put Townley Primary School as their first choice and 7 named it as one of their preferences, for 6 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Townley Primary School are Upwell Academy (3.2 miles, Good, 59% reading, 41% maths); Cavalry Primary School (4.3 miles, Good, 65% reading, 65% maths); Beaupre Community Primary School (4.4 miles, Good, 65% reading, 58% maths); and Manea Community Primary School (4.4 miles, Good, 74% reading, 74% maths).

Townley Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 4 schools.

35.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 2.9% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 26 pupils (25.5%) received SEN support and 19 (18.6%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.

Townley Primary School has a resourced provision for social, emotional and mental health needs: 10 places, 6 pupils on roll.

Townley Primary School had 10 teachers in 2026, one for every 9 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Townley Primary School.

2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Crown Road (near), 100 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Townley Primary School stands in is among the 20% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. On income deprivation affecting children it is in the 4th decile, where the 1st is the most deprived. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In August 2026, police recorded 0 crimes within a mile of the school. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Cambridgeshire (57).

In 2024/25, Townley Primary School issued 1 suspension, 1 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.