Wilburton CofE Primary School

A good voluntary controlled school school in Cambridgeshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Wilburton CofE Primary School.

Ely, CB63RJ Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

60

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
55.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 65.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
56.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 10.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
8 November 2023
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Carpond Lane
Wilburton
Ely, CB63RJ

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
110804
Type
Voluntary controlled school
Phase
Primary
Address
Carpond Lane, Wilburton, Ely, CB6 3RJ
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
School status
Open
Capacity
140 pupils
Setting
Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of Ely
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
112
Free School Meals
22.3% (25 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
6.3% (7 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
89.2%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
29.1%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 106.0 106.0
2023 108.0 111.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends.

Performance Trends

Interactive performance metrics over time

Wilburton CofE Primary School
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Year Mat Average Read Average
2023 108.0 111.0
2024 106.0 106.0

Overall Trend:

Declining trend (-3.5 per year)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
6 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
12
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
112 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-3.5 per year)

Down -3.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Love Wellbeing Excellence

Wilburton CE Primary School has a Church of England Christian ethos with strong links to local churches; four times a year school services are held in St Peter's Church; children also visit Wilburton Community Baptist Church; Collective Worship is inclusive; Religious Education follows the SACRE Locally Agreed Syllabus 2023-2028 and is taught as an academic subject; the Emmanuel Project is used for World Faiths and Views; parents may discuss withdrawal from RE.

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher David Aston describes Wilburton as a small, friendly, and good school with strong relationships between children, staff, families and governors; highlights the school values of Love, Wellbeing and Excellence, and a focus on outdoor learning, Forest School, music and helping every child feel valued.

Facilities

Five classrooms School library New hall Heated outdoor swimming pool Forest School site Adventure playground Playing field Huge sand pit Nature area

Wraparound Care

After-School Care: Yes

Out of School Club is open before and after school, as well as several weeks in the holidays.

SEND Provision

Pupil Premium funding provides free school meals for eligible pupils and £1455 per pupil per year to spend on additional support, funding teaching assistants for in-class and intervention support, staff training and resources, and enabling extra-curricular activities and educational trips; annual impact reports are published by the school.

Admissions Criteria

Admissions for Reception to Year 6 are managed by Cambridgeshire County Council’s Admissions Team; space is available in Year 2, Year 4 and Year 5 (September 2025); Admissions to Pre-School are managed directly by the school; refer to the Admissions Policy for details.

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