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Guyhirn CofE VC Primary School

Fenland, PE13 4EDPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2022
KS2 Results
67%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
12 1st-choice / 12 places
Ranking
#5,364
of 13,686 nationally

About Guyhirn CofE VC Primary School

Guyhirn CofE VC Primary School is a Church of England primary in Fenland, Cambridgeshire, that is currently running above its official capacity with 107 pupils against a published capacity of 102. This oversubscription is reflected in its admission data for the 2025/26 intake, where the school received 19 applications for just 12 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1. 58. Of those 19 applicants, 12 put the school as their first preference, and 11 of those were offered a place. The school serves a community with a notably high level of disadvantage: 29% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is well above the national average for primary schools. This suggests the school is a popular choice for local families despite — or perhaps because of — the challenges its intake brings. The school also offers nursery provision for children aged two and above, meaning it can be a long-term option for families from the earliest years through to Year 6.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressHigh Road, Wisbech, Fenland, PE13 4ED
HeadteacherKaren Milnthorpe
Local AuthorityCambridgeshire
Number of Pupils107
Free School Meals (FSM)29.0%
School Capacity107 / 102 (105% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

15 Nov 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 19 Dec 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

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AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultyOther

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

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Guyhirn CofE VC Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.