Upwell Academy
School Road, Upwell, Wisbech, PE14 9EWOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Upwell Academy is a primary school in Wisbech for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 453 schools in Norfolk. It ranks 23rd of 24 primary schools in Wisbech. Its latest Ofsted outcome is a report card, from an inspection in May 2026.
Ofsted report card
Inspected 6 May 2026, report published 15 June 2026
Each area is graded from urgent improvement to exceptional, and safeguarding is either met or not met.
- Inclusion
- Expected standard
- Curriculum and teaching
- Expected standard
- Achievement
- Needs attention
- Attendance and behaviour
- Expected standard
- Personal development and wellbeing
- Expected standard
- Leadership and governance
- Expected standard
- Early years
- Strong standard
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 6 May 2026
Pupils are greeted with smiles and encouragement by leaders as soon as they step onto the school site. Dedicated staff understand pupils’ needs well. This supports pupils to feel safe and included. They are confident that staff promptly deal with any concerns, including if bullying happens. Pupils know and appreciate the school’s expectations and routines. They understand that it helps them to concentrate on their learning and participate fairly in class discussions and activities. Pupils behave well and are keen to make their teachers proud. They enjoy receiving recognition and praise for their efforts, such as badges that are linked to the school's values. Children in the early years get off to a flying start to their early education. They settle quickly in a nurturing environment where stories, topics and activities inspire their imagination. Pupils engage enthusiastically with their learning and make progress from their starting points. Generally, teachers effectively support pupils to understand and apply new knowledge and skills. Staff provide additional support to reduce any barriers to learning that pupils may face. As a result, pupils experience greater success across a range of subjects, including in mathematics and reading. However, pupils do not achieve as well as they should, including in reading, writing and mathematics, by the time that they leave the school. Pupils appreciate the wider opportunities available to them that broaden their horizons and prepare them well for life in modern Britain. Pupils enjoy taking part in experiences, such as hockey tournaments, visits to a wetland centre and history-focused themed days. They also value opportunities to contribute to school life through taking on leadership roles, such as house captains. Leaders help pupils to overcome any barriers to wellbeing that they may face, to ensure that these opportunities benefit all.
What the school should improve
- Leaders should continue to support staff to consistently deploy high-quality teaching approaches, so that all pupils learn and remember more.
- Leaders should ensure that pupils' achievement improves over time, so that a greater proportion of pupils are well prepared for their next stage of education, including the move to secondary school.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
29 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
180 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Upwell Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaupre Community Primary School | 1 mile | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 46% met the expected standard |
| Friday Bridge Community Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 29% met the expected standard |
| Emneth Academy | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 60% met the expected standard |
| Townley Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 38% met the expected standard |
| Elm CofE Primary School | 3 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 61% 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
- Mr Chris Harris
- Phone
- 01945773220
- Address
- School Road, Upwell, Wisbech, PE14 9EW
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- URN
- 144017
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.