Walsingham CE VA Primary School
WALSINGHAM, NR22 6DU · Norfolk · primary school
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279th 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 — 0.3/10 against 494 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 | 25.0 · 2 | 40% | 0.07 |
| Ofsted | 3 | 35% | 0.10 |
| 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.
Walsingham CE VA Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2023/24, 25.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 63%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, 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 (0.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.5 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Requires improvement in June 2024.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join KS2 reading, EYFS/KS1 colouring and crafts, and football, with an after-school club available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 30 pupils against a stated capacity of 56. 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 current 25.0% expected standard to the national median? What specific actions are being taken to address the 2024 inspection findings? How does the after-school club integrate with the curriculum?
What Ofsted said about Walsingham CE VA Primary School
Overview
Pupils enjoy attending this school, benefiting from high attendance and warm relationships with staff. While the curriculum is ambitious and personal development is strong, inconsistencies in teaching adaptation and reading instruction mean not all pupils achieve as well as they should.
Strengths
- Pupils have "warm and friendly relationships with the adults" and enjoy "exciting activities" such as residential trips.
- Teachers are "well trained to support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)" and follow precise plans closely.
- Leaders demonstrate a "strong commitment to ensuring all actions that they take are in pupils’ best interests."
- The curriculum is designed to be "ambitious" and helps pupils deepen their understanding over time in many areas.
Areas to improve
- Teachers must be clearer on how to adapt the curriculum to meet the needs of all pupils, as inconsistent checks mean work does not always build on different starting points.
- Staff require adequate training to deliver the reading curriculum with fidelity, ensuring pupils are supported to move ahead rather than being held back.
- Adults must consistently apply the behaviour policy, as low expectations occasionally lead to distractions and disrupted learning.
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 | 11% |
| 2023/24 | 25% |
| 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
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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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