Woodton Primary School
Bungay, NR35 2LL · Norfolk · primary school
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108th 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 — 3.3/10 against 3,405 of them, against 3.7/10 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 | 50.0 · 19 | 40% | 0.76 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 25% | 1.65 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Woodton Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 50.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 10.0% achieved it, against a national median of 7%. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (3.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.7 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2025.
Getting in
The published school roll is 44 pupils against a stated capacity of 49. 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 activities are available for children to join after the main lesson?
What Ofsted said about Woodton Primary School
Overview
Woodton Primary School has “taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection.” Pupils enjoy attending this “welcoming school” where they feel “safe, cared for and respected.” The curriculum is “ambitious, well organised and accessible to all,” supporting pupils to achieve well in a calm and purposeful environment.
Strengths
- Staff ensure pupils feel valued through “warm” relationships and high expectations, with pupils talking “confidently” about their progress in reading, handwriting and mathematics.
- The school prioritises reading effectively; staff are “experts in supporting pupils to learn to read” and regularly share stories, fostering a clear appreciation for literature.
- Support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is precise and timely, with leaders ensuring adaptations allow these pupils to “access the full curriculum.”
- Personal development is strong, with “outdoor learning” contributing significantly to pupils’ “resilience and confidence” through activities like whittling and cooking.
- Leaders are “focused and reflective,” responding to feedback with purpose, while governors provide “constructive challenge and support.”
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, tasks do not sufficiently support pupils to “apply or embed what they have been taught,” meaning some do not remember important knowledge as well as they could. The school should ensure tasks consistently help pupils “recall and use key ideas with increasing confidence and independence.”
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 | 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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