Wimbotsham and Stow Academy
King's Lynn, PE34 3QH · Norfolk · primary school
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167th 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 4,112 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.9/10 among them, against 2.2/10 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 | 56.0 · 30 | 40% | 1.19 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 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.
Wimbotsham and Stow Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 56.0% 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%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2022. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.9 out of 10 among them, against 2.2 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
The school offers a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 106 pupils against a stated capacity of 110. 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 reach the higher standard in literacy and numeracy? What specific strategies are used to improve attainment in the current cohort? How does the school monitor progress for pupils who are not yet meeting expected standards?
What Ofsted said about Wimbotsham and Stow Academy
Overview
Wimbotsham and Stow Academy continues to be a good school, providing a comfortable and safe environment where pupils are positive and proud. Leaders, governors, and the Unity Education Trust provide clear, effective leadership that sustains a good quality of education, with pupils enjoying their studies and achieving well in most subjects.
Strengths
- Pupils display good behaviour, are respectful, and mix happily, contributing to a happy atmosphere.
- Adults foster enthusiasm for reading from early years, with most pupils becoming fluent readers by the end of key stage 1.
- Leaders effectively support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities to access the same curriculum as their classmates.
- Mathematics is highlighted as a strong feature, with pupils remembering and applying much of what they have studied.
- Adults provide excellent pastoral care, helping pupils manage emotions and resolve concerns through strategies like circle time.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must settle on the most effective teaching and assessment strategies in a small proportion of subjects to ensure even pupil progression.
- The school needs to review and amend how it shares information with parents, as some are less positive about the quality and timing of communication.
- Leaders should update the school’s website so that it accurately reflects the work and provision taking place within the school.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff possessing the necessary knowledge and skills to keep pupils safe and robust processes in place for reporting concerns.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 41% |
| 2023/24 | 54% |
| 2024/25 | 56% |
| 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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