Great Ellingham Primary School
Attleborough, NR17 1HX · Norfolk · primary school
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54th 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 4,123 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.2/10 among them, against 6.2/10 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 | 68.0 · 60 | 40% | 2.40 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 25% | 1.65 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Great Ellingham Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 68.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 10.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.2 out of 10 among them, against 6.2 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Chess Club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 178 pupils against a stated capacity of 180. 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 curriculum support pupils aiming for the higher standard? What does a typical day look like for a child in the Chess Club?
What Ofsted said about Great Ellingham Primary School
Overview
Great Ellingham Primary School continues to be a good school, providing an ambitious and well-organised curriculum that prepares pupils for secondary education. Pupils enjoy learning in a calm environment where they feel safe, behave well, and take pride in their achievements.
Strengths
- The curriculum is designed to ensure pupils leave with the necessary skills, knowledge, and vocabulary for secondary school.
- Teachers are skilled at presenting information clearly and using subject-specific vocabulary to help pupils understand important concepts.
- Pupils behave well, showing kindness and respect, with very little disruption to learning.
- Staff provide well for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, ensuring they take part in all aspects of school life.
- Leaders are proactive about keeping children safe, with robust systems to identify risks and trained staff who act swiftly.
Areas to improve
- Not all staff have the expert subject knowledge needed to help pupils catch up with their reading in key stage 1, hindering a small minority of learners.
- Extra-curricular activities that existed before the pandemic have not restarted, limiting opportunities for pupils to pursue interests outside the taught curriculum.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with robust systems in place to identify pupils at risk and staff who are alert to signs of potential harm.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 36% |
| 2023/24 | 44% |
| 2024/25 | 68% |
| 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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