Is Gorefield Primary Academy a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 28 June 2022. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded F, 187th of 210 primary schools in Cambridgeshire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Gorefield Primary Academy's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 29% of pupils at Gorefield Primary Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Gorefield Primary Academy?

Applications for Reception places at Gorefield Primary Academy starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Gorefield Primary Academy

69 High Road, Gorefield, Wisbech, PE13 4NB

Local ranking187th of 210 primary schools in Cambridgeshire

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

105

Capacity

4-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 28 June 2022.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 29.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 0.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 57.0%
Writing (Expected): 50.0%
Maths (Expected): 29.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 50.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 102.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 97.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 101.0
Cohort Size: 14

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 100
Boys: 50 (53%)
Girls: 45 (47%)
Capacity: 105 (90% full)
SEND: 27.0%
FSM Eligible: 27.0%
EAL: 2.0%
SEN with EHC Plan: 5.0%
SEN Support: 22.0%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 22.7:1
Teachers (FTE): 4.4
Budget per Pupil: £7,950/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 7.3% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 19.8% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Not applicable
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 82.5%
White Other: 4.1%
Mixed Other: 4.1%
Mixed White & Black African: 3.1%
Gypsy/Roma: 2.1%
Mixed White & Asian: 2.1%
Asian Pakistani: 1.0%
Black Caribbean: 1.0%

82.5%

White British

4.1%

White Other

4.1%

Mixed Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01945870321

office@gorefield.cambs.sch.uk

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69 High Road

Wisbech, East of England

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Administrative

URN: 145553
UKPRN: 10066825
Establishment No.: 2067
Trust: THE DIAMOND LEARNING PARTNERSHIP TRUST

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