Guyhirn CofE VC Primary School

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.

Academically, Guyhirn performs strongly, particularly in reading and maths. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 assessments, 67% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, which is nine percentage points above the Cambridgeshire local authority average of 58%. Reading was a standout subject, with 92% of pupils reaching the expected standard and 17% achieving a higher standard. Maths also performed well, with 83% reaching the expected standard and an average scaled score of 105. Writing was the weakest area, with 67% at the expected standard and none reaching the higher standard. The school ranks 4th out of 28 primary schools in Fenland based on its combined RWM expected score, placing it in the top 15% locally. Nationally, it sits in the 39th percentile. Its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2022 rated the school Good overall, with Outstanding grades for early years provision, personal development, and behaviour and attitudes.

The school is well equipped for a small village primary, with facilities including a Forest School area, a sensory room, a chapel, art studios, and a library. Sports provision covers rounders, football, cricket, cross country, swimming, and dance, while extracurricular options include art club, choir, and eco club. The school has a broad range of SEND provisions, supporting pupils with specific learning difficulties like dyslexia, moderate learning difficulties, speech and language needs, social and emotional mental health needs, and autistic spectrum disorder. Given its oversubscribed status and high FSM intake, this is a school that clearly serves its local community well and is popular with families who value a strong Church of England ethos and a Good-rated education. It would particularly suit families looking for a nurturing, inclusive primary with strong early years provision and a focus on behaviour and personal development.

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