Gorefield Primary Academy vs Wisbech Grammar School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 4.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gorefield Primary Academy
Wisbech · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
95 students
Wisbech Grammar School
Cambridgeshire · Independent all-through · Ages 2–19
562 students
| Measure | Gorefield Primary Academy Wisbech, East of England | Wisbech Grammar School Cambridgeshire, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 13 Lower 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1802 of 1,872 | #145 of 460 |
| National rank | #14917 of 15,697 | #1162 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–19 |
| Students | 95 | 562 |
| Pupils on roll | 95 | 562 |
| Free school meals | 24.2% | – |
| Capacity filled | 90.5% | 63.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 29% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 48.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 50.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 60.9% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.44 |
| A level points per entry | – | 36.5 |
| town | Wisbech | Cambridgeshire |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.gorefieldprimary.co.uk | wisbechgrammar.com |
The verdict
- •Wisbech Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (66.8 vs 13.1).
- •Wisbech Grammar School is the larger school with 562 students compared with 95.
- •Gorefield Primary Academy is a academy school while Wisbech Grammar School is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Gorefield Primary Academy better than Wisbech Grammar School?
On the Success Index (England), Wisbech Grammar School ranks higher (66.8 vs 13.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Gorefield Primary Academy and Wisbech Grammar School?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Wisbech and Cambridgeshire in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Gorefield Primary Academy: 95. Wisbech Grammar School: 562. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Gorefield Primary Academy and Wisbech Grammar School rank in East of England?
Gorefield Primary Academy is 1802nd of 1,872 and Wisbech Grammar School is 145th of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).