North Wootton Academy
King's Lynn, PE30 3PT · Norfolk · primary school
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24th 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 3,535 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 7.7/10 among them, against 8.3/10 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 | 76.0 · 80 | 40% | 3.19 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 18.0 · 89 | 25% | 2.23 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
North Wootton Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 76.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 18.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2025. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 7.7 out of 10 among them, against 8.3 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join Music and Movement Club, the School Choir, and the School Band, while sports include tag rugby, football, athletics, dodgeball, cricket, and tennis. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 320 pupils against a stated capacity of 341. 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 in maths? What specific activities are included in the Music and Movement Club?
What Ofsted said about North Wootton Academy
Overview
North Wootton Academy has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. The school provides a harmonious environment where pupils are proud members of the community, displaying positive attitudes to learning and high levels of respect for others. Leaders and staff are passionate about ensuring every pupil thrives socially, emotionally, and academically.
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy an "ambitious curriculum" that is "knowledge rich" and ordered logically to build vocabulary and understanding.
- The school employs a "structured and consistent approach" to phonics, helping pupils become "fluent and confident readers."
- Staff provide effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, enabling them to "achieve success and meet ambitious learning goals."
- There are many opportunities for pupils to contribute to wider school life, such as through leadership roles and community service, ensuring they are "well prepared for life beyond school."
- Classrooms are described as "positive environments" where pupils learn to communicate with "respect and consideration for others."
Areas to improve
- In some foundation subjects, teaching does not revisit previous curriculum content regularly, meaning pupils "do not make links between new and prior learning" and consequently "do not achieve as well as they could."
Safeguarding
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 | 66% |
| 2024/25 | 76% |
| 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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