West Walton Community Primary School
Wisbech, PE14 7HA · Norfolk · primary school
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265th 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 3,623 of them, against 0.7/10 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) 2024/25 | 34.0 · 5 | 62% | 0.29 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 38% | 0.40 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
West Walton Community Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 34.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. 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, 0.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 193 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 literacy? What specific interventions are in place for the 0.0% who reached the higher standard? How does the school plan to improve outcomes for the next cohort?
What Ofsted said about West Walton Community Primary School
Overview
West Walton Community Primary School is part of the Windmill Federation, where staff prioritise "positive relationships with their pupils and families." While the school has introduced a "well sequenced" and "ambitious" curriculum, pupils "do not achieve as well as they could" due to unresolved gaps in prior knowledge. The report highlights that while personal development and early years provision are strong, inconsistencies in teaching and behaviour management currently hinder overall educational outcomes.
Strengths
- Early years provision is "Good," with staff creating a "warm, welcoming environment" and skilfully planning an "engaging curriculum" that promotes curiosity.
- Staff "foster a love of reading" by sharing stories and using a new phonics curriculum with "fidelity," helping pupils read "confidently and fluently."
- Personal development is "Good," with a curriculum that supports pupils’ social and health education, including trips and visitors that "broaden pupils’ horizons."
- The school "accurately identifies pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities," ensuring "effective help is put in place promptly."
- Governors are "knowledgeable" and work closely with staff, asking "challenging questions when needed."
Areas to improve
- Teachers must ensure "gaps in pupils’ previous knowledge are identified and addressed effectively" before moving on, supported by appropriate training.
- Behaviour management approaches are "not consistently effective across the school," requiring systems to be implemented "appropriately, fairly and consistently."
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 | 50% |
| 2024/25 | 34% |
| 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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