Friday Bridge Community Primary School
85%
Capacity
101
Pupils
1.7x
Demand
About Friday Bridge Community Primary School
Friday Bridge Community Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Fenland community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 101 pupils on roll and is well-filled (85% of 119 places).
Ofsted has rated Friday Bridge Community Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Maria-Anne Higgins, it falls under Cambridgeshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 20% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 13563rd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 27th out of 28 in Fenland.
Friday Bridge Community Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 27 applications for 16 places, making it 1.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 16 were first-preference applications.
Friday Bridge Community Primary School has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.3/5 from 5 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Friday Bridge Community Primary School include Forest School, ICT Suite, Gymnasium, Dining Hall, Sports Hall, Playing Fields, Music Rooms, Sensory Room, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Football, Rounders, Tennis and 3 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Coding, Film Club, Choir and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 42.6%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Fenland, Friday Bridge Community 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Maltmas Drove, Wisbech, Fenland, PE14 0HW |
| Headteacher | Maria-Anne Higgins |
| Local Authority | Cambridgeshire |
| Number of Pupils | 101 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 42.6% |
| School Capacity | 101 / 119 (85% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
27 Apr 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 21 Jun 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (20%)
13563rd of 13,686
Nationally
1584th of 1,612
In East of England
27th of 28
In Fenland
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
20%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
36%
'23/24
20%
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
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed16
27
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
16 families put this school as their 1st choice (59% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Maltmas Drove, Wisbech
Fenland, PE14 0HW
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