Upwell Academy
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Wisbech, East of England PE14 9EW · Norfolk
#1787 of 1,872 primary schools in East of England
#14817 of 15,697 nationally
About Upwell Academy
Upwell Academy is a academy primary located in Wisbech, in the Norfolk local authority of East of England, England. It caters for Ages 4–11. In 2025 it enrolled 180 students. Academies and free schools are state-funded and free to attend, run by academy trusts rather than the local authority.
Its Success Index (England) is 14.0 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of primary schools in England and 1787th of 1,872 ranked primary schools in East of England. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (45th percentile), and its weakest is ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (3th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 180; capacity filled 85.7%.
There are 28 schools in Wisbech; Upwell Academy ranks 24th of 28 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)31%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)0%
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)22.8%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Upwell Academy by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 180
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 22.8%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 85.7%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 31%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 0%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Upwell Academy
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Beaupre Community Primary School
Wisbech · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
145 students · 2.3 km away
Friday Bridge Community Primary School
Wisbech · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
89 students · 4.2 km away
Emneth Academy
Wisbech · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
209 students · 4.8 km away
Townley Primary School
Wisbech · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
102 students · 5.2 km away
Elm CofE Primary School
Wisbech · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
243 students · 5.3 km away
Thomas Clarkson Academy
Wisbech · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,295 students · 7.3 km away
The Wisbech Academy
Wisbech · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
205 students · 7.4 km away
Elm Road Primary School
Wisbech · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
194 students · 7.8 km away
Ramnoth Junior School
Wisbech · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
340 students · 7.9 km away
The Nene Infant & Nursery School
Wisbech · Academy primary · Ages 2–7
217 students · 8.1 km away
Similar schools
Academy primary schools in East of England with a comparable Pupils on roll.
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Norwich · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
180 students
Katherine Semar Infant School
Saffron Walden · Academy primary · Ages 4–7
180 students
Cherry Tree Academy
Colchester · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
180 students
Wickhambrook Primary Academy
Newmarket · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
180 students
Glade Academy
Brandon · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
180 students
Perryfields Infant School
Chelmsford · Academy primary · Ages 5–7
180 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Upwell Academy a good school?
Upwell Academy has a Success Index (England) of 14.0 out of 100 (Lower 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #1787 of 1,872 in East of England. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Upwell Academy rank in East of England?
Upwell Academy ranks #1787 of 1,872 primary schools in East of England and #14817 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Upwell Academy?
Upwell Academy had 180 students in 2025.
Is Upwell Academy a primary school or a secondary school?
Upwell Academy is classified as a primary covering Ages 4–11. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near Upwell Academy?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Upwell Academy; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.