Emneth Academy
Hollycroft Road, Emneth, Wisbech, PE14 8AYOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Emneth Academy is a primary school in Wisbech for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 453 schools in Norfolk. It ranks 9th of 24 primary schools in Wisbech. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 7 February 2024, report published 20 March 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 7 February 2024
Pupils are happy at this friendly school. Staff know the pupils very well. Older play leaders help younger pupils to play well. They help to solve any issues that arise. Pupils appreciate this guidance. They feel safe at school. If pupils have any worries, they know that adults will help them. There is effective support for pupils' well- being. This helps to build their confidence and independence. Staff set high expectations for behaviour. Pupils respond well to these. The school has made changes to pupil rewards and responsibilities. This motivates pupils to behave well. Pupils have noticed that recently, behaviour has improved. The school is calm and purposeful. Pupils learn to show respect. They talk positively about disabilities and different lifestyles. Pupils learn about caring for the environment and living things. They understand how this affects human life. For example, the eco-council achieved the Ocean- Friendly Schools Award. This taught them how waste plastic affects the food chain. Younger members are responsible for checking that litter is contained around the school. This helps to prevent harm to wildlife. Pupils enjoy a multitude of opportunities that are skilfully woven into the curriculum. Examples include making decorations in forest lessons from recycled materials and visits from the planetarium.
What the school should improve
- Some pupils who have been at the school longer have not benefited fully from the current curriculum. These pupils have gaps in their learning. The school should continue to check that important knowledge and skills are secure for all pupils in each year group. They should continue to ensure that teachers address these gaps in learning so that all pupils progress as well as they can.
- Some pupils do not attend school as frequently as they should. Therefore, they are not benefiting from the planned curriculum. The school should continue to use the new systems and processes with those pupils and families who find frequent attendance a challenge so that their attendance improves.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
25 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
209 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Emneth Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elm CofE Primary School | 2 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 61% met the expected standard |
| Beaupre Community Primary School | 2 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 46% met the expected standard |
| Friday Bridge Community Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 29% met the expected standard |
| Ramnoth Junior School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 57% met the expected standard |
| Elm Road Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 55% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- EASTERN MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Elaine Huntington
- Phone
- 01945583885
- Address
- Hollycroft Road, Emneth, Wisbech, PE14 8AY
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- URN
- 144361
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.