Elm CofE Primary School
93%
Capacity
228
Pupils
1.5x
Demand
About Elm CofE Primary School
Elm CofE Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Fenland community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 228 pupils on roll and is well-filled (93% of 244 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Elm CofE Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Jackie Mills, it falls under Cambridgeshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 75% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 2878th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 2nd out of 28 in Fenland.
Elm CofE Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 40 applications for 26 places, making it 1.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 26 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Elm CofE Primary School include Forest School, ICT Suite, Sensory Room, Gymnasium, Library, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Dance, Athletics, Tennis and 2 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Book Club, Eco Club, Film Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 27.9%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Fenland, Elm CofE Primary 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 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Main Road, Wisbech, Fenland, PE14 0AG |
| Headteacher | Jackie Mills |
| Local Authority | Cambridgeshire |
| Number of Pupils | 228 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 27.9% |
| School Capacity | 228 / 244 (93% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
8 Feb 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 22 Mar 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (75%)
2878th of 13,686
Nationally
279th of 1,612
In East of England
2nd of 28
In Fenland
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
75%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
65%
'23/24
75%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
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
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed26
40
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
26 families put this school as their 1st choice (65% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Main Road, Wisbech
Fenland, PE14 0AG
Journey to School
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