All Saints Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Winfarthing
Diss, IP22 2DZ · Norfolk · primary school
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228th of 281 primary schools in Norfolk we can score, 343 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 0.1/10 against 2,601 of them, against 0.4/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2023/24 | 14.0 · 0 | 40% | 0.02 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2023/24 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
All Saints Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Winfarthing overview
How it's doing
In 2023/24, 14.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 63%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, against a national median of 6%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (0.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.4 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2024.
Getting in
The published school roll is 26 pupils against a stated capacity of 70. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in core subjects? What specific interventions are in place to help them progress? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating while addressing these attainment gaps?
What Ofsted said about All Saints Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Winfarthing
Overview
All Saints Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School continues to be a good school, having undergone significant but necessary changes that have raised educational standards. While pupils are happy, safe, and produce high-quality work, some experience instability due to staffing changes, though the school is working to provide greater consistency.
Strengths
- Pupils study an "interesting and challenging curriculum" and "produce high-quality work," with effective teaching that closes knowledge gaps.
- Staff successfully plan for and meet the needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), ensuring they are "fully included in lessons and achieve well."
- Pupils demonstrate strong personal development, learning about "tolerance and respect" and engaging in charity work and trips that broaden their experiences.
- The school promotes staff well-being through collaborative planning and has established "sustainable plans" for the school’s future.
Areas to improve
- Staff must teach phonics more consistently, as inconsistencies in modelling decoding and blending mean some pupils make "slower progress with reading more challenging words and sentences fluently than they might."
- The outdoor area for early years is "sparser and does not provide high-quality opportunities to develop children’s learning," requiring enhancement to match the stimulating indoor environment.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 25% |
| 2023/24 | 14% |
| England | 63% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,190 state schools in England we hold a 2023/24 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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