Ashill Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Thetford, IP25 7AP · Norfolk · primary school
92nd of 283 primary schools in Norfolk we can score, 344 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 3,754 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.6/10 among them, against 4.3/10 nationally. 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) 2024/25 | 53.0 · 24 | 40% | 0.96 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.81 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 12.0 · 74 | 25% | 1.85 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Get to know the school
How it's doing. In 2024/25, 53.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. Only 12.0% reached the higher standard. Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.6 out of 10 among them, against 4.3 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom. Pupils can join KS2 Photography, Afterschool Gardening, and Afterschool Cricket Clubs, or attend Forest School. Trips include Eaton Vale, London, Pleasurewood Hills, Swaffham Museum, Hethersett Madjid and Islamic Community Centre, and a "Once upon a time" trip. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in. The school has 109 pupils in a school with 109 places. The school is close to full, so places are likely to be competitive.
Worth asking on a visit. With no spare places, how does the school manage admissions for new starters? How does the support structure help pupils bridge the gap to the national median in literacy? What specific activities does the Forest School offer for younger children?
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