News

16th September 24

We are immensely proud to share the remarkable achievements of Sixth Form pupil Jasper P, one of our talented Music Scholars. Alongside his outstanding GCSE results, he had a busy and inspiring musical summer that truly showcased his talent. Jasper successfully auditioned for a spot in the cello section of the prestigious Triorca National Youth…

4th September 24

Welcome Back to WGS!  The start of a new school year at WGS brings fresh beginnings, new friendships, and exciting challenges. As we embrace the opportunities ahead, let’s make this year unforgettable, filled with growth, discovery, and fun. Together, we will create memories that last a lifetime. Our pupils gathered at St Peter and St…

23rd August 24

There was a palpable sense of excitement at Wisbech Grammar School this morning as pupils eagerly awaited their GCSE results. The anticipation quickly turned to celebration as the school marked another outstanding year of academic achievement. Several pupils distinguished themselves by earning top grades across a wide range of subjects, with many achieving the maximum…

16th August 24

The WGS community is proud to announce an exceptional set of A-Level results for 2024, reflecting the perseverance, resilience, and academic excellence of this year’s cohort. This year marks a significant milestone, as these pupils are the first to complete both their GCSEs and A-Levels without the disruptions of recent years. Their achievements are a…

31st July 24

Wisbech Grammar School Prep proudly hosted its annual Speech Day, marking the end of another successful academic year. The event was attended by pupils, parents, speaker Mr Petherick, the Mayor of Wisbech, Sidney Imafidon, families, and friends, all gathered to celebrate the achievements and growth of its pupils. This year’s guest speaker, Mr Petherick, was…

18th July 24

Wisbech Grammar School held its much-anticipated Senior School Speech Day, bringing together staff, pupils, parents, and esteemed guests for a day of celebration and reflection. The event highlighted the school’s commitment to excellence, community, and opportunity, as articulated by Headmaster Barney Rimmer and guest speaker Mr. Richard Petherick. In his address, Headmaster Mr Rimmer, reflecting…

7th June 24

WGS is excited to announce the unveiling of a Willys Jeep 1/3 scale kit car, meticulously constructed by our 1st Form pupils. This impressive project is part of our Period 5 Young Engineers Club, which promotes interest in building and repairing buggy cars on site. The jeep was built to commemorate the 80th anniversary of…

7th June 24

Wisbech Grammar School is excited to announce the official opening of the Park & Scoot scheme, a new initiative aimed at promoting sustainable travel within our school community. The scheme was launched with a ribbon-cutting ceremony within the Prep School playground, where a brand-new scooter pod, funded by a government grant, was unveiled. The Park & Scoot…

5th June 24

A team of eight 6th Form pupils joined the annual Student Robotics competition at the University of Southampton. The team faced 24 other teams from across the UK and Europe. Their robot, named “Ok_Pancakes”, kicked off strongly, however, encountered issues with the lifting arm later in the afternoon. Undeterred, the team rallied on and diligently…

5th June 24

Thank you to everyone who joined us recently at the Angles Theatre to watch the incredible 6th form play, “Accidental Death of an Anarchist”! We applaud the fabulous talents of Amelia M, Isobel C, Amy S, Betsey P, Ugne F, Libby B, Niamh W, Rowan B, Horatio E and Jenny B throughout this hilarious interpretation…