Great Wilbraham CofE Primary Academy
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 Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Church Street, Cambridge, South Cambridgeshire, CB21 5JQ |
| Headteacher | David Sandford |
| Local Authority | Cambridgeshire |
| Number of Pupils | 86 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 16.5% |
| School Capacity | 86 / 105 (82% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
4 Oct 2022Overall Effectiveness
Inadequate
Additional Provisions
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
1461st of 1,612
In East of England
50th of 55
In South Cambridgeshire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
38%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
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
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed8
9
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
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.
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Contact Information
Church Street, Cambridge
South Cambridgeshire, CB21 5JQ
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