What is Alderman Payne Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Alderman Payne Primary School was judged Good at its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 18/04/2023. (Ofsted stopped giving state schools a single overall grade in September 2024.)

Is Alderman Payne Primary School a primary or secondary school?

Alderman Payne Primary School is a primary school in Wisbech, for ages 4–11.

Where is Alderman Payne Primary School?

Alderman Payne Primary School is in Wisbech, PE13 4JA (Cambridgeshire local authority).

How many pupils attend Alderman Payne Primary School?

Alderman Payne Primary School has around 108 pupils on roll.

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Alderman Payne Primary School

Goodgraded 18/04/2023Ages 4–11108 pupils

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Wisbech, PE13 4JA

Cambridgeshire

Alderman Payne Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Wisbech, within the Cambridgeshire local authority. The school has around 108 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 18/04/2023, Alderman Payne Primary School was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Wisbech can view Alderman Payne Primary School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Wisbech (PE13 4JA), Alderman Payne Primary School serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.

Ofsted & inspectionGood

Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements

Quality of educationGood

Behaviour & attitudesOutstanding

Personal developmentGood

Leadership & managementGood

Last inspected 18/04/2023. How to read an Ofsted rating →

Strengths & watch points4 strengths · 0 watch

Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average

Quality of education

Behaviour & attitudes

Personal development

Leadership & management

Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.

Primary results — Key Stage 2-38%

Expected standard (RWM)-38%

England avg -22%

Higher standard (RWM)-10%

England avg -7%

DfE, 2023/24

Pupil intake29.0%

Free school meals29.0%

England avg 24.0%

English not first language4.0%

England avg 18.8%

DfE school census, 2025/26

Attendance & staffing95.4%

Attendance95.4%

England avg 94.5%

Pupils per teacher19.1

England avg 20.9

Persistent absence

Teachers with QTS

DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26

Nearby schools in Wisbech

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Murrow Primary AcademyGood · 1.3 mi The Gedney Hill Church of England VC Primary School2.7 mi Guyhirn CofE VC Primary SchoolGood · 3.5 mi

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