The Wisbech Academy
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Ofsted Rating
17%
Capacity
102
Pupils
1.7x
Demand
About The Wisbech Academy
The Wisbech Academy is a state-funded None secondary school serving the Fenland community, welcoming children from age 11 to 16. The school has 102 pupils on roll and is with plenty of spare capacity (17% of 600 places).
the school is led by headteacher Rachel Lawrence-Byron, it falls under Cambridgeshire local authority.
The Wisbech Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 172 applications for 99 places, making it 1.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 44 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 3 areas, including Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication, Hearing Impairment. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at The Wisbech Academy include Playing Fields, Theatre, Art Studios, Astro Turf, Library, Science Labs, ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Tennis Courts, Sixth Form Centre, Dining Hall.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Football, Tennis, Rugby and 5 more, as well as clubs including Debate, Eco Club, Gardening, Drama and 6 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 40.2%, which is well above the national average for secondary schools in England.
For families exploring secondary schools in Fenland, The Wisbech 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 | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 11 to 16 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | None |
| Address | Weasenham Lane, Wisbech, Fenland, PE13 2RU |
| Headteacher | Rachel Lawrence-Byron |
| Local Authority | Cambridgeshire |
| Number of Pupils | 102 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 40.2% |
| School Capacity | 102 / 600 (17% full) |
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
11Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
19Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed99
172
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
44 families put this school as their 1st choice (26% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Weasenham Lane, Wisbech
Fenland, PE13 2RU
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