Clarkson Infants School
94%
Capacity
194
Pupils
1.3x
Demand
About Clarkson Infants School
Clarkson Infants School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Fenland community, welcoming children from age 2 to 7. The school has 194 pupils on roll and is well-filled (94% of 206 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Clarkson Infants School "Good", the school is led by headteacher J Kane, it falls under Cambridgeshire local authority.
Clarkson Infants School is a popular choice with families — it received 78 applications for 58 places, making it 1.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 62 were first-preference applications.
Clarkson Infants School parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is overwhelmingly positive, with 100% recommending the school (10 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Clarkson Infants School include Sensory Room, Sports Hall, Music Rooms, Forest School, Dining Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Cricket, Cross Country, Dance and 3 more, as well as clubs including Art Club, Drama, Choir, Chess and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 26.3%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Fenland, Clarkson Infants School is one of the options available in the East of England region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 2 to 7 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Trafford Road, Wisbech, Fenland, PE13 2ES |
| Headteacher | J Kane |
| Local Authority | Cambridgeshire |
| Number of Pupils | 194 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 26.3% |
| School Capacity | 194 / 206 (94% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
23 Feb 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 28 Apr 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Ofsted Parent View
10 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed58
78
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
62 families put this school as their 1st choice (79% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Trafford Road, Wisbech
Fenland, PE13 2ES
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