South Wootton Junior School
King's Lynn, PE30 3JZ · Norfolk · primary school
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115th 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 4,236 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.2/10 among them, against 3.5/10 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 | 60.0 · 39 | 40% | 1.56 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.73 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
South Wootton Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 60.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 3.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.2 out of 10 among them, against 3.5 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
A breakfast club is available for pupils.
Getting in
The published school roll is 224 pupils against a stated capacity of 240. 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 to move from the expected to the higher standard in core subjects? What specific strategies are used to address the gap between current results and the national median? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating while managing a pupil population with similar backgrounds to the national average?
What Ofsted said about South Wootton Junior School
Overview
South Wootton Junior School continues to be a good school, described as a "friendly community where pupils feel safe." Pupils are "happy attending the school," demonstrating "positive" behaviour and "enthusiastic" attitudes towards learning. The report highlights strong relationships between staff and pupils, with a curriculum that is "well sequenced and flexible."
Strengths
- The curriculum provides well for pupils, with leaders ensuring they "return to prior knowledge" to aid retention.
- Reading is "prioritised," with a "rigorous" scheme and specific support for the "weakest readers."
- Ambitions for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are "high," supported by effective transition activities and adapted resources.
- Teachers give "clear instructions," resulting in "very little disruption in class" and low rates of exclusion.
- Staff feel "well led and supported," with governors maintaining high expectations and understanding the school well.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should "proactively work with parents to build stronger community relationships," as some parents feel behaviour and bullying are not effectively managed.
- Leaders should "raise the profile and develop the coordination of wider opportunities" to ensure a greater proportion of pupils participate in extra-curricular activities.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are "effective," with governors having a "thorough understanding of safeguarding procedures" and staff receiving appropriate training and induction.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 46% |
| 2023/24 | 57% |
| 2024/25 | 60% |
| 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.
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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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