What did Ofsted judge The Nene Infant & Nursery School's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged The Nene Infant & Nursery School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in September 2022, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend The Nene Infant & Nursery School?

The Nene Infant & Nursery School has 217 pupils on roll.

What ages does The Nene Infant & Nursery School take?

The Nene Infant & Nursery School admits pupils aged 2 to 7.

Where is The Nene Infant & Nursery School located?

The Nene Infant & Nursery School is located in Wisbech, PE13 2AP, Cambridgeshire.

How do I apply to The Nene Infant & Nursery School?

The Nene Infant & Nursery School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

How are Reception places decided at The Nene Infant & Nursery School?

When The Nene Infant & Nursery School has more applications than places for 2025-26, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children — A 'looked after child'. A looked after child is a child who is a) looked after by a local authority or b) being provided with accommodation by a local authority in the exercise of their social services functions, in accordance with section 22(1) of the Children Act 1989. Details of eligibility must be supplied by the allocated social worker or foster carer. Or A child who was previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subject to an adoption, child arrangement order, or special guardianship order. This includes children who appear to the admission authority to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in care as a result of being adopted. Proof of eligibility will be required; 2. Medical or social need — Children for whom it is essential to be admitted to the Academy because of special circumstances to do with significant medical or social needs, which relate to the child or an immediate member of the child's family. Applications must be supported by medical evidence from a GP or hospital consultant, social worker, or similar professional. The supporting evidence should set out the particular reason why the Academy is the most suitable and the difficulties that would be caused if the child had to attend another school. This evidence must be sent to the Academy by the application closing date, for the applicant to be considered under this criterion; 3. Siblings — Children who, on the date of application, have a sibling (e.g. a natural brother or sister, or a half brother or sister, or a legally adopted brother or sister or half-brother or sister, or step brother or sister) who will be living with them at the same address and on roll of the Academy or Ramnoth Junior School, and 3 further criteria. 66 places were offered at this entry point for 2025-26. Tie-break: Sibling: If there are more siblings than there are places available, the places will be offered to the siblings who meet clause 3d, 3e and 3f, in this order. Distance: In the event of a tie break under 3e or 3f random allocation will be used, which will be undertaken by a person independent of TEFAT.

What is the largest ethnic background at The Nene Infant & Nursery School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 49.3% of pupils at The Nene Infant & Nursery School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at The Nene Infant & Nursery School

When there are more applications than places for 2025-26 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after children — A 'looked after child'. A looked after child is a child who is a) looked after by a local authority or b) being provided with accommodation by a local authority in the exercise of their social services functions, in accordance with section 22(1) of the Children Act 1989. Details of eligibility must be supplied by the allocated social worker or foster carer. Or A child who was previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subject to an adoption, child arrangement order, or special guardianship order. This includes children who appear to the admission authority to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in care as a result of being adopted. Proof of eligibility will be required.
2Medical or social need — Children for whom it is essential to be admitted to the Academy because of special circumstances to do with significant medical or social needs, which relate to the child or an immediate member of the child's family. Applications must be supported by medical evidence from a GP or hospital consultant, social worker, or similar professional. The supporting evidence should set out the particular reason why the Academy is the most suitable and the difficulties that would be caused if the child had to attend another school. This evidence must be sent to the Academy by the application closing date, for the applicant to be considered under this criterion.
3Siblings — Children who, on the date of application, have a sibling (e.g. a natural brother or sister, or a half brother or sister, or a legally adopted brother or sister or half-brother or sister, or step brother or sister) who will be living with them at the same address and on roll of the Academy or Ramnoth Junior School.
4Children of staff — Children of staff, where the member of staff has been employed by the Nene Infant & Nursery School and Ramnoth Junior School Federation for 2 or more years at the time of application, or the member of staff was recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage.
5Catchment area proximity — Children living nearest the Academy within the catchment area of Wisbech enclosed in the west by the east side of Churchill Road and Elm High Road; in the south and east by the Norfolk border; and in the north even numbers to 96 Lynn Road, to the junction of Clarkson Avenue, Clarkson Avenue, Staithe Road and Stow Road numbers 81 and upwards.
6Distance outside catchment — Children living nearest to the Academy outside of the catchment area.

If two applications tie: Sibling: If there are more siblings than there are places available, the places will be offered to the siblings who meet clause 3d, 3e and 3f, in this order. Distance: In the event of a tie break under 3e or 3f random allocation will be used, which will be undertaken by a person independent of TEFAT.

EHCP children (where the Academy is named) are admitted first, before the published criteria apply. Infant Class Size Legislation applies - maximum 30 infants per school teacher. Exception made for other children of multiple birth if one child can be accommodated. Children of UK Armed Forces service personnel relocating from overseas considered under published criteria, with distance measured to posting address if proof provided.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

The Nene Infant & Nursery School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge The Nene Infant & Nursery School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged The Nene Infant & Nursery School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in September 2022, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend The Nene Infant & Nursery School?: The Nene Infant & Nursery School has 217 pupils on roll.
What ages does The Nene Infant & Nursery School take?: The Nene Infant & Nursery School admits pupils aged 2 to 7.
Where is The Nene Infant & Nursery School located?: The Nene Infant & Nursery School is located in Wisbech, PE13 2AP, Cambridgeshire.
How do I apply to The Nene Infant & Nursery School?: The Nene Infant & Nursery School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
How are Reception places decided at The Nene Infant & Nursery School?: When The Nene Infant & Nursery School has more applications than places for 2025-26, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children — A 'looked after child'. A looked after child is a child who is a) looked after by a local authority or b) being provided with accommodation by a local authority in the exercise of their social services functions, in accordance with section 22(1) of the Children Act 1989. Details of eligibility must be supplied by the allocated social worker or foster carer. Or A child who was previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subject to an adoption, child arrangement order, or special guardianship order. This includes children who appear to the admission authority to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in care as a result of being adopted. Proof of eligibility will be required; 2. Medical or social need — Children for whom it is essential to be admitted to the Academy because of special circumstances to do with significant medical or social needs, which relate to the child or an immediate member of the child's family. Applications must be supported by medical evidence from a GP or hospital consultant, social worker, or similar professional. The supporting evidence should set out the particular reason why the Academy is the most suitable and the difficulties that would be caused if the child had to attend another school. This evidence must be sent to the Academy by the application closing date, for the applicant to be considered under this criterion; 3. Siblings — Children who, on the date of application, have a sibling (e.g. a natural brother or sister, or a half brother or sister, or a legally adopted brother or sister or half-brother or sister, or step brother or sister) who will be living with them at the same address and on roll of the Academy or Ramnoth Junior School, and 3 further criteria. 66 places were offered at this entry point for 2025-26. Tie-break: Sibling: If there are more siblings than there are places available, the places will be offered to the siblings who meet clause 3d, 3e and 3f, in this order. Distance: In the event of a tie break under 3e or 3f random allocation will be used, which will be undertaken by a person independent of TEFAT.
What is the largest ethnic background at The Nene Infant & Nursery School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 49.3% of pupils at The Nene Infant & Nursery School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at The Nene Infant & Nursery School

When there are more applications than places for 2025-26 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after children — A 'looked after child'. A looked after child is a child who is a) looked after by a local authority or b) being provided with accommodation by a local authority in the exercise of their social services functions, in accordance with section 22(1) of the Children Act 1989. Details of eligibility must be supplied by the allocated social worker or foster carer. Or A child who was previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subject to an adoption, child arrangement order, or special guardianship order. This includes children who appear to the admission authority to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in care as a result of being adopted. Proof of eligibility will be required.
2Medical or social need — Children for whom it is essential to be admitted to the Academy because of special circumstances to do with significant medical or social needs, which relate to the child or an immediate member of the child's family. Applications must be supported by medical evidence from a GP or hospital consultant, social worker, or similar professional. The supporting evidence should set out the particular reason why the Academy is the most suitable and the difficulties that would be caused if the child had to attend another school. This evidence must be sent to the Academy by the application closing date, for the applicant to be considered under this criterion.
3Siblings — Children who, on the date of application, have a sibling (e.g. a natural brother or sister, or a half brother or sister, or a legally adopted brother or sister or half-brother or sister, or step brother or sister) who will be living with them at the same address and on roll of the Academy or Ramnoth Junior School.
4Children of staff — Children of staff, where the member of staff has been employed by the Nene Infant & Nursery School and Ramnoth Junior School Federation for 2 or more years at the time of application, or the member of staff was recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage.
5Catchment area proximity — Children living nearest the Academy within the catchment area of Wisbech enclosed in the west by the east side of Churchill Road and Elm High Road; in the south and east by the Norfolk border; and in the north even numbers to 96 Lynn Road, to the junction of Clarkson Avenue, Clarkson Avenue, Staithe Road and Stow Road numbers 81 and upwards.
6Distance outside catchment — Children living nearest to the Academy outside of the catchment area.

The Nene Infant & Nursery School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge The Nene Infant & Nursery School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged The Nene Infant & Nursery School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in September 2022, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend The Nene Infant & Nursery School?: The Nene Infant & Nursery School has 217 pupils on roll.
What ages does The Nene Infant & Nursery School take?: The Nene Infant & Nursery School admits pupils aged 2 to 7.
Where is The Nene Infant & Nursery School located?: The Nene Infant & Nursery School is located in Wisbech, PE13 2AP, Cambridgeshire.
How do I apply to The Nene Infant & Nursery School?: The Nene Infant & Nursery School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
How are Reception places decided at The Nene Infant & Nursery School?: When The Nene Infant & Nursery School has more applications than places for 2025-26, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children — A 'looked after child'. A looked after child is a child who is a) looked after by a local authority or b) being provided with accommodation by a local authority in the exercise of their social services functions, in accordance with section 22(1) of the Children Act 1989. Details of eligibility must be supplied by the allocated social worker or foster carer. Or A child who was previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subject to an adoption, child arrangement order, or special guardianship order. This includes children who appear to the admission authority to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in care as a result of being adopted. Proof of eligibility will be required; 2. Medical or social need — Children for whom it is essential to be admitted to the Academy because of special circumstances to do with significant medical or social needs, which relate to the child or an immediate member of the child's family. Applications must be supported by medical evidence from a GP or hospital consultant, social worker, or similar professional. The supporting evidence should set out the particular reason why the Academy is the most suitable and the difficulties that would be caused if the child had to attend another school. This evidence must be sent to the Academy by the application closing date, for the applicant to be considered under this criterion; 3. Siblings — Children who, on the date of application, have a sibling (e.g. a natural brother or sister, or a half brother or sister, or a legally adopted brother or sister or half-brother or sister, or step brother or sister) who will be living with them at the same address and on roll of the Academy or Ramnoth Junior School, and 3 further criteria. 66 places were offered at this entry point for 2025-26. Tie-break: Sibling: If there are more siblings than there are places available, the places will be offered to the siblings who meet clause 3d, 3e and 3f, in this order. Distance: In the event of a tie break under 3e or 3f random allocation will be used, which will be undertaken by a person independent of TEFAT.
What is the largest ethnic background at The Nene Infant & Nursery School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 49.3% of pupils at The Nene Infant & Nursery School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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