Rudham CofE Primary Academy
King's Lynn, PE31 8RF · Norfolk · primary school
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233rd 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 — 0.1/10 against 3,191 of them, against 0.5/10 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) 2023/24 | 22.0 · 1 | 40% | 0.05 |
| 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.
Rudham CofE Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2023/24, 22.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 63%. 0.0% reached the higher standard, 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 (0.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.5 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in April 2025.
Getting in
The published school roll is 59 pupils against a stated capacity of 85. 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 have not yet reached the expected standard in core subjects? What specific steps are taken to help children progress towards the higher standard? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating while addressing the significant gap between current results and national medians?
What Ofsted said about Rudham CofE Primary Academy
Overview
Rudham C of E Primary Academy has “taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the last inspection.” This is a “warm, friendly school” where pupils are “valued as individuals” and supported to “flourish in the field of life.” Leaders remain “highly ambitious for pupils,” ensuring high expectations for behaviour and learning are met.
Strengths
- The school offers an “ambitious and well-sequenced curriculum” with a “strong focus on the teaching of reading and mathematics.”
- Reading is a high priority; staff deliver the phonics programme “skilfully,” enabling pupils to read “fluently” and build comprehension well.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are “well catered for,” with staff adapting lessons effectively to help them meet targets.
- Personal development is a strength, with pupils learning to be “respectful,” showing “kindness,” and taking on responsibilities such as leading worship or supporting younger peers.
- Leaders manage staff well-being effectively, ensuring staff feel “trusted and part of a strong team.”
Areas to improve
- Learning activities do not always match pupils’ needs or help them build on existing knowledge, which can hinder progress. The school should ensure the curriculum is “delivered consistently well” so pupils can “know and remember the key knowledge.”
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 | 57% |
| 2023/24 | 22% |
| 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
—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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