Admissions

Joining Our School

  • Joining at the start of Reception & Years 1 to 6

    Parents wishing to apply for a place for their child in one of our Reception classes or in a class in Years One to Six, please visit the Cambridgeshire Local Authority’s School Admissions website.


    This includes a new school catchment search facility so that you can find out if you are living in our school’s catchment area (although you do not need to be in catchment to apply).


    You can also apply for a place online.


  • Joining the School During the School Year

    Reception and Years One to Six


    If you wish to join the school at a time other than the start of the school year, please visit this section of the Cambridgeshire Local Authority website.


    If you wish to apply for a place at our school on religious grounds then click here to download the appropriate guidance.


Wisbech St. Mary Church of England Academy welcomes your child to our School and looks forward to our partnership in his or her education and our community. We feel sure that your child will settle in quickly and feel happy and secure.

We like parents to get to know our school and hope you will take the opportunities available for visits, discussions, involvement in classrooms, and fundraising. This will help to build the mutual understanding that leads to a successful partnership between home and school.


The booklet below contains information regarding school organisation and teaching programmes, as well as routines and procedures that are in place.

If you would like to look round the school, or talk to the staff or myself, please make an appointment through our Office Manager, Mrs Embling.

At Wisbech St. Mary Church of England Academy we operate an open door policy. We want everyone to feel valued and welcome in our school community.


Miss J Lynch
Headteacher


  • Our School Admissions

    Wisbech St Mary village and the surrounding area bounded in the north by but not including Mile Tree Lane, Barton Road to the junction with Gadds Lane and Panswell Lane to Barrets Bridge, including Bartons Farm. From Barrets Bridge along White Engine Drain including Highside Road, Seadyke Bank to the junction with Murrow Lane. In the south, bounded by, but not including Mouse (Mouth) Lane, but including the northern end of Gaul Drove and Bunkers Hill. In the east by the River Nene from Cold Harbour Lane to Mile Tree Lane.


    Provided there are places, the school is pleased to take any children whose parents choose to send them to Wisbech St Mary irrespective of where they live. The school particularly welcomes parents who wish to send their children to a Church school.


    The Local Governing Body of Wisbech St Mary Church of England Academy is the admission authority for the School. This means that it is the Local Governing Body that sets and applies the admissions policy for the School. All decisions regarding the admission of children into the School are made by an independent committee.


    Wisbech St Mary is part  of the Diocese of Ely Multi-Academy Trust. Click here to view the Trust's admissions policy.

  • Nursery Admissions

    Welcome to Hill Class – Our Nursery at Wisbech St Mary Academy

    At Wisbech St Mary Academy, we believe every child’s early learning journey should begin in a caring, nurturing environment. Our Nursery, known as Hill Class, provides a safe and stimulating space where children can grow, explore, and thrive.

    We welcome children from 2 years of age (or from the term after their 2nd birthday if funded) up to 4 years old, following a term-time calendar.

    Our Nursery can accommodate 21 children aged 2–4 years, and we carefully consider staff-to-child ratios to ensure every child receives the attention and support they need.

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    Admissions Information

    To apply for a place in Hill Class, please complete an application form and return it to the school office. Applications are placed in date order, and spaces are allocated based on availability. 

    We are proud to operate an inclusive and equality policy, ensuring that every child has access to our Nursery regardless of gender, race, disability, religion/belief, or sexual orientation.

    For full details, please view our Admissions Policy or speak to us directly.

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    Contact Us

    If you have any questions or would like to arrange a visit, please get in touch:

    Katie Abrams-Stebbings

    Nursery Teacher

    📞 01945 410 312

    ✉️ Office@wsmacademy.cambs.sch.uk