West Winch Primary School
King's Lynn, PE33 0LA · Norfolk · primary school
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164th 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 4,013 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.4/10 among them, against 2.3/10 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 | 50.0 · 19 | 40% | 0.76 |
| 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.
West Winch Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 50.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 3.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.4 out of 10 among them, against 2.3 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 206 pupils against a stated capacity of 226. 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
With 20 places currently spare, how does the school manage class sizes for new intakes? Since the last inspection was in 2023, what specific improvements have been made to raise attainment to the national median? How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in core subjects?
What Ofsted said about West Winch Primary School
Overview
West Winch Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils are described as "kind, caring and friendly" and leave confident with "good knowledge in most of the subjects they study." The report highlights a "broad and ambitious" curriculum that supports high expectations for learning and behaviour, ensuring pupils are well-prepared for their future lives.
Strengths
- Pupils behave well, showing respect for peers and staff, with bullying being rare and support readily available.
- The teaching of reading is a strength, with staff tailoring lessons to needs and using "quality texts and real-life experiences to bring reading to life."
- Leaders provide high-quality support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) to access the full curriculum.
- The early years curriculum is "well considered," helping children make a good start and settle quickly into Year 1.
- Leaders effectively promote pupils’ wider development through regular, age-appropriate personal, social, health and economic (PSHE) lessons.
Areas to improve
- In a few subjects, leaders have not fully clarified expectations for specific knowledge, meaning pupils sometimes find it harder to build "secure knowledge." Leaders should ensure essential knowledge is "explicitly clear" to support recall.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, underpinned by a "strong culture of safeguarding" where staff report concerns quickly and pupils learn to recognise unsafe situations.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 59% |
| 2023/24 | 59% |
| 2024/25 | 50% |
| 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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