Ashwicken Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
King's Lynn, PE32 1LY · Norfolk · primary school
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138th 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.
Narrow the comparison to the 4,305 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.1/10 among them, against 5.0/10 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 | 67.0 · 57 | 40% | 2.28 |
| Ofsted | 12 | 35% | 0.40 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 5.0 · 40 | 25% | 1.00 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Ashwicken Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 67.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 5.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. An Ofsted inspection in March 2026 assessed the school under the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.1 out of 10 among them, against 5.0 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join the Scholastic Book Club and School Council, participate in swimming, athletics, dance, gymnastics, and forest school, attend a pantomime trip, and can access an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 104 pupils against a stated capacity of 105. 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 to reach the higher standard in core subjects? What specific support is available for children who need extra help with reading? How does the school manage the transition for new starters given the current pupil numbers?
What Ofsted said about Ashwicken Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Overview
The report describes a school where pupils are “extremely proud” and “eager to talk to visitors” about their opportunities. Leaders have created a “calm, orderly and positive learning environment” with a curriculum that is “well sequenced, ambitious and adapted where required.” While overall attainment is close to national expectations, the school serves a small cohort with a high proportion of pupils with complex needs.
Strengths
- The personal development curriculum is “very well planned and delivered with precision,” fostering “caring attitudes” and a “highly informed understanding” of health and safety.
- Pupils demonstrate “positive behaviours,” with bullying described as “extremely rare” and relationships between staff and pupils being “respectful and supportive.”
- Inclusion is effective, with disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs making good progress and receiving “bespoke resources” and timely support.
- Staff are supported through professional learning, and leaders “keep pupils’ needs at the centre” of decision-making, including effective partnership with families.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure staff “swiftly and precisely identify pupils’ misconceptions” to prevent pupils from continuing to make the same errors.
- Leaders should continue to strengthen staff expertise to ensure they “consistently support all pupils to achieve the ambitions of the curriculum.”
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with an “open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility” ensuring pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 56% |
| 2023/24 | 47% |
| 2024/25 | 67% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 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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