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Upwell Academy

Academy sponsor led · Wisbech · PE14 9EW

Ages 4–11 · 180 pupils · Norfolk

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Ofsted

Needs attention

KS2 expected (RWM)

39%

Overall absence

7.3%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Needs attention

Inspection date

2026-05-06

  • AchievementNeeds attention
  • Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
  • InclusionExpected standard
  • Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
  • Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
  • Leadership and governanceExpected standard

Safeguarding standards: Met

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Expected standard (RWM)39%
Higher standard (RWM)10%
Avg scaled score — reading
103.0
Avg scaled score — maths
99.0
Avg scaled score — GPS
101.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence7.3%
Persistent absence (10%+)23.1%
Unauthorised2.4%
Authorised absence
5.0%
Severe absence (50%+)
1.1%
Enrolments in measure
182

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill86%

180 pupils · 210 places

Pupils on roll
180
Boys / girls
93 / 87
School capacity
210
Capacity fill
180 / 210 (86%)
Free school meals
22.8%
FSM pupils
41
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy sponsor led

Age range

Ages 4–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Governance
Academy trust: EASTERN MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
Academy trust
EASTERN MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
Sponsor
Eastern Multi-Academy Trust
Headteacher
Mr Chris Harris

Location

Address
School Road, Upwell
Postcode
PE14 9EW
Town
Wisbech
County
Cambridgeshire
Local authority
Norfolk
District
King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Constituency
South West Norfolk
Urban/rural
Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy sponsor led (primary), Ages 4–11, in Wisbech, Norfolk, 180 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy. Free school meals: 22.8%.

Open schools in Wisbech
39
Primary schools in Wisbech
26
Academies among open schools in Wisbech
51% (20)
Open schools in PE14
17
Primary in PE14
11
Open schools in Norfolk LA
464
Primary in Norfolk LA
344

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in WisbechNear PE14

  • Beaupre Community Primary School

    Ofsted: Needs attention

    Community school · Primary

    Wisbech · PE14 8RH · Cambridgeshire

    Ages 4–11

    • KS243%
    • Absence7.5%
    • FSM34.5%

    1.4 miles away

  • Emneth Academy

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Wisbech · PE14 8AY · Norfolk

    Ages 4–11

    • KS266%
    • Absence5.5%
    • FSM19.1%

    3.0 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Mr Chris Harris
Telephone
01945773220
Website
www.upwellacademy.co.uk

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