Wisbech Grammar School
Cambridgeshire · PE13 1RH
Wisbech Grammar School is one of England's oldest independent HMC schools, serving pupils from age 3 through sixth form across its all-through campus in Cambridgeshire. The school combines selective academic entry with a broad, purposeful education philosophy, emphasising individual responsibility and achieving strong progression to top universities including Oxbridge, medical schools, and Ivy League institutions. Since 2019, it has offered international boarding alongside day places, positioning itself as both a regional day school hub and a small boarding community.
- →Consistent very high pass rates at GCSE and A Level with strong Oxbridge and medical/veterinary school progression
- →HMC-status academic selectivity combined with genuinely all-through provision from age 3
- →International boarding option for families seeking residential education within a traditional day-school ethos
- →Balanced co-curricular culture emphasising music, drama, sport, and leadership without sacrificing breadth
Who thrives here
Pupils who are academically capable and benefit from selective peer groups; families valuing traditional independent education with modern pastoral care; boarders seeking a smaller, more purposeful boarding community than larger schools offer.
Strengths at a glance
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Contact & visit
Wisbech Grammar School, Chapel Road, Wisbech
Cambridgeshire
PE13 1RH
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Recent investment
Frequently asked questions
What are the fees at Wisbech Grammar School?
Day fees at Wisbech Grammar School are approximately £21,975 per year (2026/27).
How do you get into Wisbech Grammar School?
Wisbech Grammar School admits pupils at 3+, 4+, 7+, 8+, 11+, 13+, 16+. Entry is assessed by 11+ Selective Examination. See the Admissions section above for open days and key dates.
What are Wisbech Grammar School's exam results?
At Wisbech Grammar School, 16.7% of A-levels were graded A*–B and 31.3% of GCSEs were grade 7/A or above. Full results are in the Results section above.
Is Wisbech Grammar School a boarding school?
Wisbech Grammar School offers boarding as well as day places.
What is Wisbech Grammar School's latest inspection rating?
ISI rated Wisbech Grammar School “Excellent” (2022).
What parents say
Frequently praised
✓Strong academic progression and university placement outcomes, particularly to Oxbridge and medical schools
✓All-through provision from age 3 creating continuity and family loyalty
✓Boarding provision managed at human scale with genuine pastoral oversight
✓Broad co-curricular and enrichment opportunities without excessive pressure culture
✓Selective peer groups fostering ambition without toxicity
Common concerns
!Geographic isolation in rural Cambridgeshire limits day-pupil accessibility
!Limited publicly available data on exam results, destinations, and inspection outcomes
!Smaller school may offer fewer specialist facilities and sixth-form breadth than larger independent peers