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Great Wilbraham CofE Primary Academy

Great Wilbraham CofE Primary Academy

South Cambridgeshire, CB21 5JQPrimary School·Ages 3-11
Inadequateby Ofsted

82%

Capacity

86

Pupils

1.1x

Demand

About Great Wilbraham CofE Primary Academy

Great Wilbraham CofE Primary Academy is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the South Cambridgeshire community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 86 pupils on roll and is well-filled (82% of 105 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated Great Wilbraham CofE Primary Academy "Inadequate", the school is led by headteacher David Sandford, it falls under Cambridgeshire local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 38% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 12770th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 50th out of 55 in South Cambridgeshire.

Great Wilbraham CofE Primary Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 9 applications for 8 places, making it 1.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 8 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Speech, Language & Communication, Physical Disability and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Great Wilbraham CofE Primary Academy include Art Studios, ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Playing Fields, Music Rooms, Sensory Room, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Swimming, Dance, Tennis, as well as clubs including Chess, Choir, Art Club, Book Club and 1 more.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 16.5%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in South Cambridgeshire, Great Wilbraham CofE Primary Academy 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 TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressChurch Street, Cambridge, South Cambridgeshire, CB21 5JQ
HeadteacherDavid Sandford
Local AuthorityCambridgeshire
Number of Pupils86
Free School Meals (FSM)16.5%
School Capacity86 / 105 (82% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

4 Oct 2022
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Overall Effectiveness

Inadequate

Declined
Quality of Education
Inadequate
Behaviour & Attitudes
Inadequate
Personal Development
Inadequate
Leadership & Management
Inadequate

Additional Provisions

Early Years Provision
Inadequate

Source: Ofsted, 9 Feb 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

League Table Position

Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (38%)

12770th of 13,686

Nationally

Top 93%

1461st of 1,612

In East of England

Top 91%

50th of 55

In South Cambridgeshire

Top 91%

Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data

KS2 SATs Results

2023/24

Reading, Writing & Maths Combined

38%

Expected Standard

0%

Higher Standard

ReadingAvg Score: 105
Expected:88%
Higher:13%
Writing
Expected:38%
Higher:0%
MathsAvg Score: 100
Expected:50%
Higher:0%

Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.

SEND Support

AutismSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

Facilities

7
Art StudiosICT SuiteSports HallPlaying FieldsMusic RoomsSensory RoomChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

GymnasticsSwimmingDanceTennis

Clubs & Activities

ChessChoirArt ClubBook ClubGardening

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

8

Applications

9

Balanced

Applications roughly match available places

Applications to places ratio1.1x
0x1x2x3x5x+

8 families put this school as their 1st choice (89% of all applications)

Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.

Frequently Asked Questions About Great Wilbraham CofE Primary Academy

Great Wilbraham CofE Primary Academy has been rated "Inadequate" by Ofsted. This means the school has been identified as needing significant improvement. Ofsted will monitor the school closely.

Contact Information

01223880408www.greatwilbraham.cambs.sch.uk/

Church Street, Cambridge

South Cambridgeshire, CB21 5JQ

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Church Street, Cambridge

South Cambridgeshire, CB21 5JQ

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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