Open Free School Secondary Mixed

The Wisbech Academy

Weasenham Lane, Wisbech, PE13 2RU
Part of: THE BROOKE WESTON TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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The Wisbech Academy
Wisbech, PE13 2RU
102 Pupils
600 Capacity
11–16 Age Range
40.20% FSM %
47 Boys
55 Girls
About The Wisbech Academy

The Wisbech Academy is a mixed-gender Free Schools located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, in the East of England region of England for pupils aged 11–16. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 102 pupils on roll. School capacity: 600. Current headteacher: Rachel Lawrence-Byron.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Free schools
Type Group Free Schools
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Cambridgeshire
Region East of England
Administrative District Fenland
Parliamentary Constituency North East Cambridgeshire
Ward Wisbech South
Urban / Rural Urban: Further from a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor THE BROOKE WESTON TRUST
Opened 01-09-2024
UKPRN 10095889
URN 150783
Data Last Updated 12-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (9)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Andy Burns Chair of Local Governing Body 01/09/2024 31/08/2028 Appointed by academy members
Miss Emma Burt Local Governor 01/09/2024 31/08/2028 Appointed by academy members
James Down Local Governor 06/12/2024 05/12/2028 Appointed by academy members
Mrs Monica Juan Local Governor 01/09/2024 31/08/2028 Appointed by academy members
Mrs Kate Kendal Local Governor 01/09/2024 31/08/2028 Appointed by academy members
Dr Rachel Lawrence-Byron Local Governor 01/09/2024 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Andy Muldoon Local Governor 01/09/2024 31/08/2028 Appointed by academy members
Ms Rachael Pinion Local Governor 01/09/2024 31/08/2028 Appointed by academy members
Mr Richard Scott Local Governor 01/09/2024 31/08/2028 Appointed by academy members
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Wisbech Academy is a Free schools (group: Free Schools) in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire.
The Wisbech Academy has 102 pupils, with a capacity of 600.
The Wisbech Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
The admissions policy at The Wisbech Academy is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at The Wisbech Academy is Dr Rachel Lawrence-Byron.
The Wisbech Academy is at Weasenham Lane, Wisbech, PE13 2RU, in the Cambridgeshire local authority, East of England.
Sixth form at The Wisbech Academy: Does not have a sixth form.
The Wisbech Academy is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Dr Rachel Lawrence-Byron
Weasenham Lane, Wisbech, PE13 2RU
01945407909
www.thewisbechacademy.org
Location
PE13 2RU  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 150783
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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