Upwell Academy, Wisbech
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Upwell Academy excels at creating a welcoming, inclusive environment where pupils feel they belong and are valued. The school has successfully improved behaviour and attendance through clear expectations and strong relationships with families. Early reading and phonics teaching is particularly strong, with children developing confidence and fluency well.
Key Strengths
- Early years curriculum is well-organised and ambitious with excellent phonics teaching and communication development
- Attendance has improved significantly through rigorous systems and is now close to national averages
- Clear behaviour expectations and routines create a calm, orderly environment where pupils respond positively
- Leaders have strengthened teaching consistency across the school with high-quality approaches
- Strong inclusion support for pupils with special educational needs and disadvantaged pupils
Areas for Improvement
- Attainment in reading, writing and mathematics remains below national averages by end of Key Stage 2
- Some staff do not consistently use high-quality teaching approaches as intended, meaning some pupils miss important explanations
- Some pupils struggle to remember and apply knowledge learned earlier in the curriculum
- Year 6 pupils are not as well prepared for their next steps as they should be
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - the school has created an open and positive culture of safeguarding where all legal requirements are met and pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Sports events, musical performances, trips to explore nature, house captains and pupil leader roles, wide range of clubs and visits
Upwell Academy is a school that has made significant improvements in behaviour, attendance, and curriculum consistency under strong leadership. However, pupil attainment by the end of Key Stage 2 remains below national averages, particularly in reading, writing and mathematics.
At a Glance
22.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 65% to 59%. Maths has declined from 61% to 41%. Writing has declined from 65% to 45%.
Class Sizes
27.7
Avg class size
26.0
Infant (KS1)
28.5
KS2
3
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
86%
Available places
180 pupils
210 capacity
30 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Wisbech
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Wisbech
Admissions Demand - Norfolk
Places available
9,822
Applications
7,691
Got 1st preference
95.8%
Got preferred school
98.9%
Primary admissions across Norfolk (2025/26)
Inspection History(103)
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
8.18598%
Overall absence
23.12139%
Persistent absence
173
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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