The Nene Infant & Nursery School
87%
Capacity
234
Pupils
1.4x
Demand
About The Nene Infant & Nursery School
The Nene Infant & Nursery School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Fenland community, welcoming children from age 2 to 7. The school has 234 pupils on roll and is well-filled (87% of 270 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated The Nene Infant & Nursery School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Sam Miller, it falls under Cambridgeshire local authority.
The Nene Infant & Nursery School is a popular choice with families — it received 89 applications for 66 places, making it 1.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 65 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at The Nene Infant & Nursery School include Sports Hall, Library, Outdoor Playground, Art Studios, Music Rooms, Sensory Room, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Football, Athletics, Tennis and 3 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Choir, Art Club, Film Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 39.7%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Fenland, The Nene Infant & Nursery 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 | 2 to 7 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Norwich Road, Wisbech, Fenland, PE13 2AP |
| Headteacher | Sam Miller |
| Local Authority | Cambridgeshire |
| Number of Pupils | 234 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 39.7% |
| School Capacity | 234 / 270 (87% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
27 Sept 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 17 Nov 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed66
89
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
65 families put this school as their 1st choice (73% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Norwich Road, Wisbech
Fenland, PE13 2AP
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