Hunstanton Primary School
Hunstanton, PE36 5DY · Norfolk · primary school
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120th 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 3.9/10 against 2,197 of them, against 3.3/10 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 | 57.0 · 32 | 40% | 1.29 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 4.0 · 35 | 25% | 0.88 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Hunstanton Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 57.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 4.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (3.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.3 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the School Council, Eco Warriors, Play Leaders, Sports Leaders, Wellbeing Ambassadors, and Library clubs. Music provision includes drums, guitar, piano, string, brass, and iRock.
Getting in
The published school roll is 161 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 who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific steps are taken to raise attainment towards the higher standard? How are the various music instruments allocated to pupils during lessons?
What Ofsted said about Hunstanton Primary School
Overview
Hunstanton Primary School continues to be a good school, described as "welcoming and inclusive" with a "strong sense of community." Pupils are generally happy, polite, and safe, benefiting from a broad curriculum and extensive enrichment opportunities that help them "succeed, enjoy, and aspire."
Strengths
- The school’s phonics programme is effective, with books matching known sounds to help pupils become "enthusiastic, fluent readers."
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive "effective support," allowing them to access the curriculum and achieve well from their starting points.
- Personal development is a strength, with a "clear, well-planned programme" for personal, social, health and economic education and valued leadership roles.
- Leaders support staff well, ensuring workload is "well balanced," while governors provide a "good balance of support and challenge."
- The revised behaviour policy is having a "positive impact," with staff adopting a consistent approach and setting high expectations.
Areas to improve
- In a few subjects, the curriculum is not "precisely defined or sufficiently well sequenced," preventing pupils from building complex knowledge.
- Subject leaders in some areas do not yet monitor what pupils are learning, leading to "variable experiences of the curriculum."
- Some pupils miss school too often, which "impacts negatively on their social and learning development."
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 | 54% |
| 2024/25 | 57% |
| 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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