Cambian Wisbech School - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
Cambian Wisbech School
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Cambian Wisbech School
- Middle Deemed Secondary
- Wisbech PE13 1JF
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Sixth-form provision | Insufficient Evidence |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
| Does the school meet the independent school standards? | Yes |
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Academic Progress: Staff encourage and support pupils well, leading to better achievement over time.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, are purposeful in lessons, and try hard.
Current Educational Practices: Clear and precise teaching plans are in place, guiding staff adequately.
Qualifications and Training: Not all staff have been trained on how to deliver the curriculum effectively, addressing this is needed.
Strengths and Challenges: Occasional misalignment between tasks and pupils' understanding; requires focused teacher training.
Opportunities for Involvement: School council allows pupils to make educational decisions.
Communication: Regularly reviewed individual plans with parents and carers.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents' views are considered through Ofsted Parent View feedback.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Carefully tailored curriculum and high expectations for behaviour.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Headteacher is new; recent governance improvements noted.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Effective health and safety procedures and risk assessments in place.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Supportive environment, safeguarding policy up-to-date.
Extracurricular Offerings: Wide range of activities such as drumming lessons and cooking.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Activities keep pupils engaged and complement education.
Outdoor Facilities: One site lacks outdoor space but uses local parks and leisure centres.
Career Counselling Services: Access to career advice and work experience.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Pupils gain appropriate qualifications preparing them well.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Regularly reviewed individual plans tailored to pupils' needs.
Subjects Offered: Staff teach the curriculum effectively in most cases.
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Cambian Wisbech School is a Middle Deemed Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Cambridgeshire, East of England.
It has 34 students from age 7-17 yr.
At this school, 0% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Middle Deemed Secondary | Middle Deemed Secondary |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Special Schools | Special Schools |
| Snobe grade |
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| Ofset report | Good | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 7-17 | 7-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | - | - |
| Proficient Math | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 0% | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 6.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 28.91% | 29.96% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 39.33% | 42.99% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 21.79% | 25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 12.46% | 10.88% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 16.17% | 15.47% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.63 | 2.68 | 2.82 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 92.05% | 90.52% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 147 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 85.63% | 84.15% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 23.66% | 32.75% |
| School sixth forms | - | 19.85% | 29.73% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 28.37% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | - | 13.83% | 11.48% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.15% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 4.07% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 13.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 31.24% | 32.78% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 17% | 41.76% | 45.26% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 23.32% | 24.88% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 15.45% | 12.99% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 18.89% | 17.14% |
| EBacc average points score | 1.09 | 2.95 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 93.65% | 90.39% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 145 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 89.83% | 86.27% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 24.3% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | - | 22.65% | 30.75% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 27.38% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | - | 15.65% | 11.13% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1.6% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.2% | 2.15% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 3.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 26.86% | 29.24% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 38.05% | 43.34% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 20.1% | 25.76% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 10.87% | 11.44% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 14.52% | 16.45% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.38 | 2.57 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 94.38% | 90.21% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 148 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 87.7% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 26.41% | 33.3% |
| School sixth forms | - | 19.95% | 31.15% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 28.22% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 13.11% | 11.19% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.14% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.57% | 2.76% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 26.03% | 29.18% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 37.13% | 42.58% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 19.76% | 24.69% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 10.26% | 11.29% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 13.9% | 15.97% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.54 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 85.5% | 84.86% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 152 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 79.09% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 20.76% | 28.32% |
| School sixth forms | - | 18.06% | 31.51% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 27.12% | 9.07% |
| Other education destinations | - | 8.35% | 5.94% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.88% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.65% | 2.06% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 0.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 26.74% | 29.51% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 37.46% | 43.04% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 20.08% | 25.21% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 12.67% | 14.68% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 13.77% | 16.23% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 82.34% | 85.23% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 163 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 72.56% | 58.15% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 28.41% | 30.56% |
| School sixth forms | - | 16.75% | 32.11% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 26.63% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 2.97% | 5.75% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 4.41% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.97% | 2.46% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
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