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Wisbech Grammar School

Wisbech Grammar School, Chapel Road
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Ages2 – 19

Wisbech Grammar School is an international school in Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom. It serves 593 students for students aged 2–19.

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NanaSays Scorecard

593
Students Enrolled
Boarding Available
Bursaries Available
Duke of Edinburgh

Key Details

Accreditations
HMCBSA
Languages of Instruction
English

Scholarships Available

Merit-based Scholarships

Means-Tested Bursaries

Means-tested bursaries are available. Contact the school admissions office for details.

Academic Performance

Standards Met
ISI

ISI Inspection Report

The school meets all relevant Independent School Standards. Leaders effectively promote pupil wellbeing through a well-planned curriculum, effective pastoral care, and robust safeguarding systems. Key areas identified for development include improving consistency in tracking and assessment data analysis and enhancing integration of boarding pupils into the wider school community.

ISI Standards
Met
Key Strengths
Leaders demonstrate knowledge and skills to implement policies effectively and provide a wide range of opportunities for pupil development
Lessons are well planned with pupils determined to engage in learning activities
Pupils with SEND make good progress from their starting points due to adaptive teaching and effective support
Pupils who speak English as an additional language make good progress with individualised support
Wide-ranging sports, creative arts and curriculum enrichment programme with pupil choice at its core
Culture of collaboration and openness permeates every interaction in the school
Pupils of all ages behave very well with rare incidents of poor behaviour dealt with swiftly
Policies and systems for safeguarding are robust with suitable record keeping and referral procedures
Effective pastoral care system supporting pupils' personal development and wellbeing
Boarding provision is well-managed with well-appointed houses and caring, nurturing environment
Comprehensive careers provision that informs pupils' future-related decisions
Areas for Development
Check systematically to ensure that all required information is consistently made available to parents
Develop a more consistent school-wide approach to analysing tracking and assessment data to improve pupils' progress
Enable closer integration of boarding pupils into the wider school community
View Full ISI Report (2025-04-29)

Key facts

Ages
2–19 (Co-ed)
Pupils on roll
593
Inspectorate
ISI

About

Wisbech Grammar School is one of the oldest academically selective HMC day schools in the UK, located in Cambridgeshire, which opened its first International Boarding House in September 2019. The school is known for consistently very high pass rates and strong university placement outcomes, including Oxbridge, medical, veterinary, dentistry, and Ivy League universities. It fosters a community of purpose and passion, with staff and pupils engaged across teaching, sport, and extracurricular activities.

School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.

Why Families Choose

One of the oldest academically selective HMC day schools in the UK; strong academic results with very high pass rates; pupils regularly placed at Oxbridge, medical schools, and Ivy League universities; International Boarding House launched 2019.

University Destinations

Oxford
Cambridge

Student Demographics

School Type
co-ed
Age Range
2 – 19
Student Body
Boarding capacity11

School Background

Governance & Ownership

Independent

Frequently Asked Questions

Contact the admissions office at Wisbech Grammar School directly for current fee information.