Winterton Primary School and Nursery
Great Yarmouth, NR29 4AP · Norfolk · primary school
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268th 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 — 0.4/10 against 2,405 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 | 33.0 · 4 | 40% | 0.17 |
| Ofsted | 8 | 35% | 0.27 |
| 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.
Winterton Primary School and Nursery overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 33.0% 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 (0.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.7 out of 10 against all schools). The school was inspected in January 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in swimming and visit the Residential Field Study Centre, BeWILDerwood, Hemsby Lifeboat, and Hirsty's Farm.
Getting in
The published school roll is 68 pupils against a stated capacity of 105. 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 core subjects? What specific steps are taken to help children reach the higher standard in reading and maths? How does the new inspection framework affect the school’s current improvement plans?
What Ofsted said about Winterton Primary School and Nursery
Overview
Winterton Primary School and Nursery provides an education that meets the expected standard, with safeguarding standards confirmed as met. The report highlights a "calm and positive" environment where pupils feel safe and valued, supported by strong relationships between staff and families. While attendance and behaviour are improving, the report notes that pupil achievement has historically been below national averages, particularly in writing, though leaders have taken steps to address these gaps.
Strengths
- Attendance and behaviour are at an "expected standard," with leaders acting quickly to support families and create a "respectful and caring atmosphere."
- The curriculum is described as "creative and ambitious," with phonics taught "clearly and consistently well" to help pupils read fluently.
- Inclusion is effective, with staff using "suitable adaptations" and targeted support to ensure disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs access learning successfully.
- Pupils benefit from a "wide range of enrichment activities" and a broad personal, social and health education programme that supports their character development.
- Early years provision is "calm, safe and welcoming," with staff building trusting relationships and prioritising communication and language development.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure staff have the expertise to deliver the writing curriculum well so pupils achieve "appropriate accuracy and fluency."
- Staff need to identify and address pupils’ errors and misconceptions "quickly" to prevent gaps in knowledge from slowing progress.
- Leaders should continue to check the impact of curriculum improvements to ensure pupils are "well prepared for the next stage of their education."
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns are actively identified and managed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 78% |
| 2024/25 | 33% |
| 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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