Clenchwarton Primary School
King's Lynn, PE34 4DT · Norfolk · primary school
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121st 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 4,318 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.8/10 among them, against 4.0/10 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 | 53.0 · 24 | 62% | 1.48 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 38% | 2.54 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Clenchwarton Primary School overview
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%. For the higher standard, 10.0% achieved this, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.8 out of 10 among them, against 4.0 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in the School Council, and a breakfast club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 205 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 bridge the gap between the 53.0% expected standard and the national median? What specific strategies are used to help students reach the higher standard? How does the School Council involve pupils in decision-making processes?
What Ofsted said about Clenchwarton Primary School
Overview
Clenchwarton Primary School is described as an "inclusive and welcoming" institution where pupils are "proud to attend." The report highlights an "ambitious and well-considered curriculum" that ensures pupils "achieve well across the curriculum," with particular excellence in early years provision and personal development.
Strengths
- Early years provision is "Outstanding," with children making an "excellent start" and developing a "thirst for learning."
- Personal development is "exceptional," with pupils demonstrating "mature, sensitive views" and being "very well prepared for life in modern-day Britain."
- Reading is a clear priority; staff deliver phonics well, helping pupils become "fluent, confident readers."
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) "make strong progress" as leaders "place no limits on what pupils with SEND can do or achieve."
- Behaviour is characterised by "warm, mutually respectful relationships," creating a "calm and purposeful" environment.
Areas to improve
- The school must improve writing skills beyond early years, as pupils’ writing is "not as well developed as their reading."
- Leaders have "not sufficiently prioritised pupils’ letter formation and transcription skills," limiting some pupils' ability to "communicate their learning through writing in an age-appropriate way."
- The school should refine its approach to ensure pupils learn to write with "fluency, automaticity and accuracy across the curriculum."
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 | 70% |
| 2023/24 | 67% |
| 2024/25 | 53% |
| 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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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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