Wisbech Grammar School, Cambridgeshire

Founded 1379
47 North Brink, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire PE13 1JX
Tel: +44 1945 583631  Fax: +44 1945 476746

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Headmaster: Mr N J G Hammond, MA (Cantab)  Bursar: Mr S Halls  Admissions: Mrs S Davies - Admissions Secretary

Founded during the turbulent reign of Richard II in 1379, Wisbech Grammar School was established by a society of local merchants, the Guild of the Holy Trinity, to provide education for poor boys of the town. Now a fully co-educational day school, it draws its 650 pupils aged four to 18 from the three counties of Cambridgeshire, Norfolk and Lincolnshire.

Occupying a prime site on North Brink, one of England’s most handsome Georgian streets and a magnet for film makers, the school – the finest in Fenland – is set in 26 acres of magnificent grounds in a conservation area. Open, friendly and welcoming, the school is small enough for staff to know all the pupils individually, but large enough to provide an impressive range of opportunities. The traditional emphasis on the pursuit of academic success is complemented by a sensitive and effective pastoral care system.

In recent years the expansion of the teaching staff has helped to reduce class sizes and foster more individual learning. The ongoing development programme has included a performing arts centre, a floodlit, all-weather Astroturf pitch and a sixth form centre. A new hall and two more classrooms have been constructed for the rapidly expanding preparatory school, which takes its name from Magdalene College. The Cambridge college has enjoyed a close connection with the Grammar School for over 350 years and the master and fellows appoint two of their number to the governing body. Preparatory school pupils also enjoy the extensive benefits of the senior school facilities and teaching expertise.

There is a high regard for the traditional disciplines, but the school is also ready to open up exciting new fields of study and at A Level 25 subjects are provided.

The creative and performing arts enjoy a high profile and sports teams, which compete against schools across the eastern counties and in the midlands, take pride in helping the school to punch above its weight.

Age range: 4 - 18

Day pupils: 340 boys and 302 girls

Annual day fees: £7,290 - £10,590

TOTAL PUPILS: 340 boys and 302 girls, including 51 boys and 58 girls in the 6th form

Staff numbers: 62 full time and 28 part time

Method of entry: Entry test or exam, GCSE results, Interview

Accreditations and affiliations: HMC, ISC, SHMIS, ASCL

Religious affiliation: Church of England, Inter-denominational

Teaching languages: English

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Academic	Languages	Sport	Activities	Music	Miscellaneous
Business studies Design technology Drama/Theatre Economics Electronics ICT Painting/Sculpture Philosophy/Ethics Photography	French German Spanish	Archery Athletics Badminton Cricket Fitness training Gymnastics Hockey Martial arts Netball Rounders Rugby Squash Swimming Table tennis Tennis	Adventure training Chess Drama productions Duke of Edinburgh Award Horticulture Public speaking/Debating Skiing Yoga Young Enterprise	Band/Orchestra Brass Choir Guitar Keyboard Organ Singing Strings Woodwind	After school club School bus service

The school offers: Other bursaries, Academic, Financial need

Exam boards: Edexcel Foundation, AQA, OCR

  % pass rate at grades A* to C (exams at age 16): 95%
  % pass rate (exams at age 18): 99%
25 courses are offered for age 18 exams
99% of pupils went on to Higher Education or took a Gap Year

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