Great Wilbraham CofE Primary Academy

Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England · Nursery class

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Church Street, Great Wilbraham, Cambridge, CB21 5JQ

01223 880408 · School website · Map and directions

OfstedInadequateInspected 4 October 2022, before conversion
Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths70%England 62% · 2024/25
Joint 28th highest of 76 state primary schools in Cambridge.
Higher than 64% of 14,185 state primary schools in England.
Pupils77Room for 105 Pupil numbers in January of each year: 115 in 2019, 93 in 2021, 100 in 2022, 96 in 2023, 90 in 2024, 86 in 2025, 77 in 2026. Across England, primary state school pupil numbers were down 4% from 2019 to 2025.
First-choice applications per place1.03 for 3 places, September 2026
Joint 15th highest of 78 state primary schools in Cambridge.
Higher than 52% of 15,826 state primary schools in England.

Ofsted inspection

Ofsted rated this school Inadequate at the inspection that started on 4 October 2022. This inspection was of the school before it changed to its current form (for example, before becoming an academy).

This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.

Category of concern: Special measures.

AreaGrade
Quality of educationInadequate
Behaviour and attitudesInadequate
Personal developmentInadequate
Leadership and managementInadequate
Early yearsInadequate
SafeguardingNot effective

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Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.

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Results

Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25

10 pupils in this year group.

70% — 11 points above the Cambridgeshire average, and 8 points above the England average.

MeasureThis schoolCambridgeshireEngland
Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths 70% 59% 62%
Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths 20% 7% 8%
Met the expected standard in reading 90% 75% 75%
Met the expected standard in writing 80% 68% 72%
Met the expected standard in maths 80% 72% 74%
Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. 109 106 106
Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. 107 105 105
Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, over time
30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% England 2022/23: 60%England 2023/24: 61%England 2024/25: 62% This school 2023/24: 38%This school 2024/25: 70% This school England 62% 2022/23 – 2023/24 38% 2024/25 70%

Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.

Admissions

Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Cambridgeshire. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.

How hard is it to get in?

For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.

Places offered3
Families who put it first3
Of those, offered a place3 (100%)
Families who listed it at all10

First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.0

This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.

This is a Church of England school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.

Admissions dates and schools in Cambridgeshire

Pupils, staff and SEND

PupilsThis schoolCambridgeshireEngland
Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years
44th highest of 78 state primary schools in Cambridge.
Higher than 37% of 16,656 state primary schools in England.
16.5% 22.5%* 26.3%
With an education, health and care plan
72nd highest of 78 state primary schools in Cambridge.
Higher than 12% of 16,656 state primary schools in England.
1.2% 3.8%* 3.5%
Receiving special educational needs support
35th highest of 78 state primary schools in Cambridge.
Higher than 48% of 16,656 state primary schools in England.
13.9% 14.7%* 15.0%
English as an additional language
67th highest of 78 state primary schools in Cambridge.
Higher than 46% of 16,656 state primary schools in England.
8.1% 18.9%* 23.4%
Overall absence (sessions missed)
7th lowest of 78 state primary schools in Cambridge.
Lower than 92% of 16,640 state primary schools in England.
3.5% 5.0%* 5.2%
Persistently absent (missed 10% or more)
25th lowest of 78 state primary schools in Cambridge.
Lower than 73% of 16,640 state primary schools in England.
8.1% 11.7%* 13.0%
Suspensions per 100 pupils
45th lowest of 78 state primary schools in Cambridge.
Lower than 33% of 16,651 state primary schools in England.
2.3 4.5 2.5
Pupils suspended at least once
49th lowest of 78 state primary schools in Cambridge.
Lower than 34% of 16,651 state primary schools in England.
1.2% 1.7% 1.1%
Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils 0.00% 0.03% 0.03%
Pupils per teacher
77th highest of 78 state primary schools in Cambridge.
Higher than 3% of 16,642 state primary schools in England.
12.7 20.5 20.7
Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff)
60th highest of 78 state primary schools in Cambridge.
Higher than 20% of 16,653 state primary schools in England.
8.9 10.1 10.6
Teachers who left during the year
Joint 2nd highest of 75 state primary schools in Cambridge.
Higher than 98% of 15,063 state primary schools in England.
50.0% 15.9%* 14.4%*

Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.

Nearby primary schools

Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.

Questions parents ask

What is Great Wilbraham CofE Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?

Great Wilbraham CofE Primary Academy was rated Inadequate by Ofsted at its inspection in 4 October 2022.

How did Great Wilbraham CofE Primary Academy do in its SATs?

In 2024/25, 70% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 8 points above the England average of 62%.

Is Great Wilbraham CofE Primary Academy oversubscribed?

For the September 2026 intake, 3 families put Great Wilbraham CofE Primary Academy as their first choice for 3 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 3 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.

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Page updated 26 September 2026.