Walpole Highway Primary School
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Walpole Highway Primary School is a council school in Wisbech for boys and girls aged 4 to 11. It has 39 pupils and room for 54. About 33 in every 100 pupils come from a low-income family, a bit more than at most schools. We give it 25 out of 100. That puts it below schools like it, ahead of 69% of the 50 schools most like it. Ofsted's last grade was good, back in 2022.
School Road, Walpole Highway, Wisbech, PE14 7QQ01945 880329walpolehighway.norfolk.sch.ukMrs Emma Hunt executive headteacherAll details
What Ofsted found
Ofsted's last full inspection was on 18 October 2022, back when it gave schools one overall grade. Read the report on Ofsted's website.
Good overall.
Results
Year 6 results (SATs), summer 2025
7 children took the tests. Here is how they did against every state primary in England. With a year group this small, a couple of children can move the percentages a long way.
All Year 6 measures, year by year
| Measure | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | Norfolk | England |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils tested | 7 | 5 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 6 | – | – |
| Reached the expected level at 11Expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 71% | – | 11% | 20% | 27% | 17% | 56% | 63% |
| Working above the expected levelHigher standard in reading, writing and maths | 14% | – | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 5% | 8% |
| Reading scoreReading average scaled score | 107.0 | – | 103.0 | 97.0 | 99.0 | 104.0 | 104.6 | 105.6 |
| Maths scoreMaths average scaled score | 105.0 | – | 96.0 | 97.0 | 96.0 | 102.0 | 103.2 | 104.6 |
| Grammar and spelling scoreGPS average scaled score | 106.0 | – | 101.0 | 96.0 | 97.0 | 98.0 | 103.2 | 105.2 |
| Expected level: readingReading expected standard | 86% | – | 56% | 30% | 45% | 67% | – | – |
| Expected level: mathsMaths expected standard | 71% | – | 33% | 20% | 27% | 67% | – | – |
| Expected level: writingWriting expected standard (teacher assessed) | 71% | – | 11% | 50% | 73% | 17% | – | – |
| Reading progressReading progress score | – | – | +0.0 | -5.8 | -4.1 | +0.3 | – | – |
| Maths progressMaths progress score | – | – | -5.4 | -7.0 | -6.2 | -1.7 | – | – |
There are no progress figures for 2025. That year group missed their Year 2 tests during Covid, so there was no starting point to measure from. Progress figures come back with the December 2026 results. Tests were cancelled altogether in 2020 and 2021.
Getting a place
Admissions policy not published.
13 places were empty (23% of the total), so almost everyone who applies gets in. Pupil numbers have fallen by 7% since 2021/22, so places are getting easier to find.
Each council publishes its own figures on how many families applied and how far away the last child to get a place lived. We are adding councils one at a time. If you have a link to Norfolk council's admissions booklet, send it to us.
Who goes here
Who a school teaches matters. That is why our score compares it with schools that take in a similar mix of children, not with every school in the country.
The most common needs among pupils getting extra support: language and communications needs (4), Moderate learning difficulty (3), Autistic spectrum disorder (2), emotional and mental health (1).
How the mix of pupils has changed
| Census | 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils on roll | 39 | 49 | 49 | 48 | 49 | 53 |
| Pupils from low-income familiesFree school meals | 33% | 33% | 33% | 44% | 35% | 23% |
| Pupils learning EnglishEnglish as an additional language | 0% | 4% | 6% | 6% | 4% | 2% |
| Pupils getting extra supportSEN support | – | 31% | 22% | 21% | 14% | 17% |
| Pupils with an EHC planEducation, health and care plans | – | 4% | 2% | 4% | 2% | 0% |
Attendance and behaviour
In 2024/25 pupils were in school 92.3% of the time. Across similar schools in England it was 94.8%.
Attendance year by year
| Measure | 2024/25 | 2023/24 | 2022/23 | 2021/22 | 2020/21 | 2018/19 | England |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sessions missedOverall absence | 7.7% | 10.2% | 12.2% | 11.8% | 7.1% | 5.2% | 5.2% |
| Missed with permissionAuthorised absence | 4.8% | 6.8% | 9.1% | 9.8% | 5.7% | 3.4% | – |
| Missed without permissionUnauthorised absence | 2.9% | 3.4% | 3.2% | 2.0% | 1.5% | 1.8% | – |
| Pupils missing a lot of schoolPersistent absence | 34.0% | 32.6% | 39.1% | 57.8% | 27.7% | 12.5% | 12.8% |
| SuspensionsSuspension rate | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 8.2 | 5.7 | – | – |
| Permanent exclusionsPermanent exclusions | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | – |
Staff
From the government's count of school staff in November 2025.
The area around the school
Crime figures come from police.uk. The police record each crime at the nearest of a fixed set of map points rather than the exact spot, so “within 500 m” is only rough. House prices are from HM Land Registry sales nearby over the last two years.
Nearby schools
The closest primary schools, nearest first. Hover over a row to see it on the map.
| School | Type | Distance | Pupils | Ofsted | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terrington St John Primary School | Council | 1.3 miles | 50 | Good 2023 | 3 | Compare |
| Tilney St Lawrence Community Primary School | Council | 1.9 miles | 76 | Requires improvement 2024 | 2 | Compare |
| West Walton Community Primary School | Council | 2.3 miles | 193 | No overall grade 2025 | 3 | Compare |
| Anthony Curton CofE Primary School | Academy | 2.4 miles | 191 | Good 2023 | 56 | Compare |
| Marshland St James Primary and Nursery School | Academy | 2.6 miles | 106 | Good 2022 | 27 | Compare |
| St Peter's CofE Aided Junior School | Academy | 3.6 miles | 225 | Good 2024 | 16 | Compare |
| Clarkson Infants School | Council | 3.6 miles | 187 | Good 2022 | 29 | Compare |
| Orchards Church of England Academy | Academy | 3.6 miles | 384 | No overall grade 2024 | 7 | Compare |
Compared with schools like it
Our score compares Walpole Highway Primary School with the 45 schools in England whose pupils are most like its own. We match on family income, how many children are learning English, special needs, the neighbourhood, the size of the school and how it admits pupils. Those 45 schools are dotted all over the country, so we don't list them. What matters is where this school sits among them.
How the score was worked out
The score is out of 100. A 25 means that once everything below is added up, this school comes out ahead of 25% of primary schools in England. Results bounce around from year to year, especially in small schools, so we also show a likely range: 10 to 54. That range is wide enough that the school could sit in the next band, so take the band as a rough guide rather than a verdict. Every part is judged against schools with a similar mix of pupils. For small schools we pull each part towards the group average, so one unusual year can't swing the score too far.
| What we looked at | How much it counts | Against schools like it | Effect on the score | Based on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Results over three years | 0% | no data | – | |
| Ofsted inspection | 18% (normally 20%, cut because the inspection is old) | in line | +0.02 | Ofsted grade, 3.9 years old |
| Progress pupils make | 0% | no data | – | |
| Direction of travel over five years | 10% | above | +0.09 | results and attendance rising year on year |
| Attendance and behaviour | 10% | well below | -0.45 | 2024/25; 47 pupils |
| Results, allowing for the mix of pupils | 0% | no data | – | |
| What parents say | 0% | no data | – |
Worked out on 13 September 2026 (method v1). Read how the score works, including every weight and the checks we run. Think a number is wrong? Tell us.
Questions parents ask
Is Walpole Highway Primary School a good school?
The figures are weak. Walpole Highway Primary School scores 25 out of 100. That is below schools that take in a similar mix of pupils, and ahead of 69% of the 50 schools most like it in England. The score could fairly be anywhere from 10 to 54, so a few points either way between schools doesn't mean much.
What is Walpole Highway Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Ofsted rated Walpole Highway Primary School good at its last full inspection on 18 October 2022.
How good are Walpole Highway Primary School's SATs results?
In summer 2025, 71% of Year 6 children reached the expected level in reading, writing and maths. Across England it was 63%. 14% went further and reached the higher level. The year group was small, so the percentages jump around a lot from year to year.
How many pupils does Walpole Highway Primary School have?
39 pupils aged 4 to 11 were on the roll in January 2026. It has 54 places, so it is 72% full.
Is Walpole Highway Primary School oversubscribed?
Probably not. 13 places were empty in 2024/25 (23% of the total), so most families who apply get a place.
What is attendance like at Walpole Highway Primary School?
Pupils were in school 92.3% of the time in 2024/25. Similar schools in England managed 94.8%. 34% of pupils missed at least a tenth of the year.
How big are the classes at Walpole Highway Primary School?
The average class had 20.0 pupils in January 2026. Across England it was 25.4. No class had more than 30 pupils.
These answers come straight from the figures on this page and update when new data comes out.
Contact and details
- Address
- School Road, Walpole Highway, Wisbech, PE14 7QQ
- Telephone
- 01945 880329
- Website
- www.walpolehighway.norfolk.sch.uk
- Executive Headteacher
- Mrs Emma Hunt
- Type of school
- Council school (Community school, local authority maintained schools)
- Phase
- Primary school, ages 4-11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- Ward
- Walsoken, West Walton & Walpole
- Constituency
- North West Norfolk
- Setting
- Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city
- URN
- 120887 · LAESTAB 9262228 · UKPRN 10078584
Where these figures come from
- School details: Department for Education, Get Information About Schools, refreshed daily (this page rebuilt 13 September 2026).
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, monthly; latest publication in our data 27 August 2026.
- Year 6 results: DfE key stage 2 tables, 2024/25.
- Attendance: DfE pupil absence in schools in England, 2024/25 full year.
- Pupil characteristics: DfE school census, January 2026.
- Staff: DfE school workforce census, November 2025.
- Class sizes: DfE schools, pupils and their characteristics, January 2026.
- Pupil premium: DfE allocations and conditions of grant, 2026 to 2027.
- Neighbourhood: police.uk street-level crime, HM Land Registry price paid data, NaPTAN bus stops, English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
- All under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Full list and update calendar.