Great Witchingham Church of England Primary Academy
Norwich, NR9 5SD · Norfolk · primary school
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88th 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 — 4.4/10 against 3,495 of them, against 4.5/10 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 | 50.0 · 19 | 40% | 0.76 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 17.0 · 87 | 25% | 2.18 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Great Witchingham Church of England Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 50.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. A higher 17.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2025. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (4.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 70 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 who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating while addressing the gap in reading results?
What Ofsted said about Great Witchingham Church of England Primary Academy
Overview
This ungraded inspection confirms that Great Witchingham Church of England Primary Academy has “taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection.” The school is described as a small institution with a “caring, friendly ethos” where pupils are “empathetic, tolerant and confident.” Leaders have successfully sustained high expectations, ensuring pupils gain substantial knowledge and behave consistently well.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “logically constructed” so that new knowledge builds on prior learning, with teachers presenting content “with clarity” and rigorously checking understanding.
- Reading is a high priority; younger pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), quickly gain sounds and blend them automatically, leading to increased fluency.
- Provision for pupils with SEND is “strong,” with accurate identification of needs and consistent application of support guidance, resulting in good achievement.
- Pupils demonstrate “highly positive attitudes,” are respectful, and know how to resolve disputes with maturity.
- Staff workload is reasonable, and parents are “very pleased with the education their children receive.”
Areas to improve
- Some teachers do not “systematically check spelling and punctuation errors in written work,” causing some pupils to continue making the same mistakes.
- Attendance rates for a minority of pupils remain above the national average, partly because leaders’ “analysis of attendance patterns is not as rigorous as it could be.”
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 | 67% |
| 2024/25 | 50% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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