Browick Road Primary and Nursery School
Wymondham, NR18 0QW · Norfolk · primary school
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20th 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 — 7.5/10 against 3,893 of them, against 7.2/10 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) 2024/25 | 71.0 · 68 | 62% | 4.19 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 13.0 · 78 | 38% | 2.98 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Browick Road Primary and Nursery School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 71.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 13.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (7.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join clubs including Djembe Drumming, Bounce, Ukulele, Gardening, Choir, Gymnastics, Creative Writing and Tae Kwon Do. Sports cover football, dodgeball and netball, while arts and music include guitar, piano, recorder, flute, clarinet, saxophone and violin. Trips include Whitlingham Lake Adventure Park, and an after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 251 pupils against a stated capacity of 220. 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
What specific support is available for pupils aiming for the higher standard? How are the various music and club activities scheduled during the school day?
What Ofsted said about Browick Road Primary and Nursery School
Overview
Pupils at Browick Road Primary and Nursery School gain confidence and a "keen sense of responsibility," becoming "model citizens" who contribute strongly to school life. The school delivers a "broad and ambitious curriculum" with high expectations, resulting in good behaviour, very high attendance, and effective teaching that ensures most pupils learn to read quickly.
Strengths
- Pupils develop "deep knowledge" of topics and gain a "wide vocabulary" through a high focus on language.
- Staff "adapt the curriculum well to meet the needs of all pupils," including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- The school provides "many opportunities beyond the core curriculum," such as learning musical instruments and competing in local events, which builds self-confidence.
- Leaders and governors work collaboratively, with governors bringing "a wealth of educational and other expertise" to challenge and support the school.
- The youngest children are supported by adults who "expertly model" language through play and investigation.
Areas to improve
- The school needs to ensure pupils are taught specific technical writing skills, as some have "weak handwriting" and a poor understanding of "sentence structure and punctuation."
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 | 75% |
| 2023/24 | 66% |
| 2024/25 | 71% |
| 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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