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The Wisbech Academy

Fenland, PE13 2RUSecondaryAges 11–16MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Not rated
Progress 8
No data
Competition
0.4×
Not oversubscribed
44 1st-choice / 99 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About The Wisbech Academy

The Wisbech Academy is a small secondary school in Fenland, Cambridgeshire, with just 102 pupils on roll against a capacity of 600, meaning it is operating at around 17% of its potential size. This is a striking figure for a state school, and it sits alongside a free school meals rate of 40.2%, which is significantly higher than the national average for secondary schools. Despite the low overall numbers, demand for places is strong: for the 2025/26 academic year, the school received 172 applications for 99 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.74. However, only 44 of those applications were first-preference offers, suggesting that while the school is popular enough to fill its intake, many families are not placing it as their top choice. The headteacher is Rachel Lawrence-Byron, and the school has no religious character, serving a mixed cohort of boys and girls aged 11 to 16.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 16 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressWeasenham Lane, Wisbech, Fenland, PE13 2RU
HeadteacherRachel Lawrence-Byron
Local AuthorityCambridgeshire
Number of Pupils102
Free School Meals (FSM)40.2%
School Capacity102 / 600 (17% full)

Facilities

11
Playing FieldsTheatreArt StudiosAstro TurfLibraryScience LabsICT SuiteSports HallTennis CourtsSixth Form CentreDining Hall

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

19

Sports

AthleticsFootballTennisRugbyNetballSwimmingMartial ArtsRowingCross Country

Clubs & Activities

DebateEco ClubGardeningDramaChessCodingDuke of EdinburghYoung EnterpriseNewspaperFilm Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

Mental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearing

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Wisbech Academy

The Wisbech Academy received 44 first-choice applications for 99 available places. The school is not currently oversubscribed, so most applicants who list it as a first choice are likely to be offered a place.