Wisbech Grammar School was founded in 1379 and has provided a sound academic education for many years. The School became fully co-educational in 1970 and this is also reflected in the appointment of the teaching staff.
There has been tremendous development in recent years, both in terms of growth of the School numbers and increased facilities. The School roll now stands at 630 including 160 in the Sixth Form. The recent re-development programme consists of 19 classrooms, 4 laboratories, a new library, a sports hall, an assembly hall and extensions in design technology and modern languages. There is, also, regular access to a new astroturf all-weather pitch.
An essentially academic curriculum is provided and in the first three years all pupils are required to study French, German and Latin. They are also exposed to a wide range of Technology disciplines, including Design Technology, Home Economics, Textiles and Art. At the end of the First Year they may drop Latin but all continue with French and German until at least the end of Third Form (Year 9). All pupils must undertake for GCSE, Mathematics, English, at least one foreign language, at least one Science and Geography or History. They may then choose three other subjects from a wide range of options. There are 21 different subjects available at A level.
There are many trips organised each year. Recent visits have included Italy, Russia, New York, China, Iceland and the Atlanta Olympics, together with the usual field study and school outings.
Musical and dramatic performances form an important part of the extra-curricular programme which also includes a wide range of games' activities, Duke of Edinburgh Award and many other clubs and societies.
In September 1997, a new Junior and Infant Department opened, with 83 children. Members of the Junior Department undertake some lessons, including French, science, IT and PE, with staff from the senior school.
