Gooderstone Church of England Primary Academy
King's Lynn, PE33 9BP · Norfolk · primary school
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221st 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 — 0.2/10 against 2,938 of them, against 0.6/10 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 | 30.0 · 3 | 40% | 0.11 |
| 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.
Gooderstone Church of England Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2023/24, 30.0% 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 (0.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.6 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in October 2024.
Getting in
The published school roll is 56 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 strategies are used to help students reach the higher standard? How does the school plan to maintain its Good Ofsted rating while addressing current attainment gaps?
What Ofsted said about Gooderstone Church of England Primary Academy
Overview
Gooderstone Church of England Primary Academy continues to be a good school, providing an environment where pupils are "extremely happy" and benefit from "warm relationships." The school successfully implements an "ambitious curriculum" inspired by its rural setting, fostering high levels of respect, independence, and academic pride among its students.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate "high levels of respect and consideration" and are "consistently kind to each other," supported by effective mixed-age classes.
- Teachers are skilled at delivering lessons that help pupils "deepen their knowledge and understanding over time," using questioning to address misconceptions and prevent learning gaps.
- The early years environment is "extremely well designed," allowing children to develop communication skills and enjoy songs and rhymes.
- Reading provision is strong, with adults well-trained in phonics; pupils are "confident in segmenting and blending words" and receive quick support if they fall behind.
- Behaviour is "consistently strong," with clear routines ensuring minimal disruption and high attendance.
Areas to improve
- Support plans for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are "not always sufficiently precise," with targets that are "too broad" and unclear guidance for staff on how to best support these pupils.
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 | 50% |
| 2023/24 | 30% |
| 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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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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