Wisbech Grammar School
School summary
Founded in 1379, Wisbech Grammar School carries more than six centuries of history into its work as a mixed independent school in Cambridgeshire, taking pupils from age 3 through to 19 and offering boarding alongside day places. Its 593 pupils sit within a medium-sized community, with a sixth form of around 110. The Independent Schools Inspectorate rated the school 'good' overall and 'excellent' for personal development, though families should note that the compliance standards were not met at inspection. With roughly a quarter of pupils receiving SEN support, the school accommodates a range of learning needs.
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Latest results
GCSE grade 9-7
39%
National average 23%
A-level A*-A
24%
National average 28%
A-level A*-B
52%
National average 55%
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- good
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 29 April 2025
Teaching & academics
Results at GCSE are a clear strength, with 39 per cent of grades at 9-7 against a national average of 23 per cent. At A-level the picture is closer to the national norm: 24 per cent reach A*-A (national average 28 per cent) and 52 per cent A*-B (national average 55 per cent). The sixth form leans towards the sciences and mathematics, with Maths, Further Maths, Chemistry, Biology and Physics among the most popular choices, alongside History, Geography and English Literature, and qualifications extend to BTEC and the EPQ.
Languages
GCSE subjects
Headmaster · Mr Barney Rimmer
Sixth form
- Sixth-form pupils
- 110
A-level subjects
Qualifications offered
Beyond the classroom
Rugby, netball and cricket lead the sporting programme, and scholarships in drama, art, music and sport signal where the school invests beyond the classroom. Pupils can study French, German and Spanish, broadening the academic offer. The 'excellent' personal development rating points to strong provision outside lessons.
Main sports
School life & ethos
- Founded
- 1379
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- Yes
- SEN support
- 25.3%
- EHC plans
- 1.85%
Fees & bursaries
- Day fees (per year)
- £12,990 - £20,980
- Bursaries up to
- 100% of fees
Means-tested bursaries up to 100 per cent in exceptional circumstances
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Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.