Gorefield Primary Academy
69 High Road, Gorefield, Wisbech, PE13 4NBOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Gorefield Primary Academy is a primary school in Wisbech for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 309 schools in Cambridgeshire. It ranks 21st of 24 primary schools in Wisbech. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2022.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 28 June 2022, report published 21 September 2022
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 28 June 2022
Gorefield Primary Academy is a warm and welcoming place because of the way pupils treat others. Pupils talk frankly about how much their school has improved since the new leaders came. Their school is a place where they feel safe and able to learn. They like their lessons, saying their teachers are engaging and truly want them to succeed. Pupils recognise that behaviour has improved immensely in recent years. They put this down to the kind, hardworking staff who support them well. The 'diamond' stickers and certificates incentivise them to do their best. Pupils understand what bullying is. It happens rarely because staff investigate allegations of bullying carefully. The pupils involved get the support they need. This stops it happening again. Pupils talk enthusiastically about all the new clubs, trips and responsibilities they have. Members of the school council are proud of their work with the parish council to tidy and beautify the local village, clearing litter and planting bright flowers. Pupils relish opportunities to make a difference to the school and wider community. Pupils know there is more to come, excitedly sharing staff's plans about further changes to school life.
What the school should improve
- Not all teachers check closely that the taught curriculum is understood and remembered by all pupils. Consequently, some pupils' recall varies, and they find it difficult to make links across their learning. Leaders should review their current assessment practices so that effective approaches to assessment are used in all subjects.
- Some pupils are frequently absent from school. Time away from lessons means they miss valuable learning. As a result, they have gaps in their knowledge of the school's curriculum. Leaders must ensure the system for identifying and addressing issues with attendance improves the attendance of these pupils.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
14 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
95 pupils on roll, with places for 105
Schools near Gorefield Primary Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leverington Primary Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
| Wisbech St Mary CofE Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 79% met the expected standard |
| Peckover Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 45% met the expected standard |
| Kinderley Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 27% met the expected standard |
| Orchards Church of England Academy | 3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 49% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- THE DIAMOND LEARNING PARTNERSHIP TRUST
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Miss Aimee Garner
- Phone
- 01945870321
- Address
- 69 High Road, Gorefield, Wisbech, PE13 4NB
- Local authority
- Cambridgeshire
- URN
- 145553
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.