Wilburton CofE Primary School, Ely

From the headteacher's welcome: "We are a small, very friendly, "Good" school serving the community of Wilburton in Cambridgeshire. We pride ourselves on the strength of our relationships between our wonderful children, our caring staff, our supportive parents and families, dedicated governors and an interested, engaged local community."

Coming up: an admissions event on Tuesday 10 November 2026 at 8.55am, an admissions event on Monday 16 November 2026 at 8.55am and an admissions event on Friday 8 January 2027 at 8.55am. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

In 2025, 50% of Year 6 pupils at Wilburton CofE 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 85% in reading and 80% in maths in 2024.

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

For September 2026 entry, 10 families put Wilburton CofE Primary School as their first choice and 31 named it as one of their preferences, for 10 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 Wilburton CofE Primary School are Robert Arkenstall Primary School (1.2 miles, Good, 75% reading, 58% maths); Stretham Community Primary School (2 miles, Good, 79% reading, 71% maths); The Rackham Church of England Primary School and Pre-School (2.6 miles, Good, 64% reading, 50% maths); and Little Thetford CofE Primary School (3.1 miles, 77% reading, 85% maths).

Each of them had higher 2025 results than Wilburton CofE Primary School.

0.9% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (72%) and Mixed (6%).

In 2026, 35 pupils (29.9%) received SEN support and 8 (6.8%) 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 speech, language and communication needs.

Wilburton CofE Primary School had 10 teachers in 2026, one for every 10 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 Wilburton CofE Primary School.

6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Carpond Lane (opposite), 170 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 4 crimes within a mile of the school, most often vehicle crime, anti-social behaviour and weapons possession. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Cambridgeshire (57).

Wilburton CofE Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.