Worstead Church of England Primary School
North Walsham, NR28 9RQ · Norfolk · primary school
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36th 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 3,480 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.8/10 among them, against 7.0/10 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 | 71.0 · 68 | 41% | 2.82 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 33% | 1.71 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 12.0 · 74 | 26% | 1.91 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Worstead Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 71.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 12.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2022. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.8 out of 10 among them, against 7.0 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Choir, Running, and Cookery clubs, or play multi-sports and netball. Both a breakfast club and an after-school club are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 106 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 manage class sizes when the roll exceeds capacity? What specific support is available for pupils aiming for the higher standard? How does the current Ofsted rating reflect recent changes since the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Worstead Church of England Primary School
Overview
Worstead Church of England Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils are happy, supportive, and enjoy their learning. The curriculum is well planned, allowing children to build knowledge over time, with a particular strength in reading and phonics. However, the report identifies that staff confidence in delivering certain subjects and the efficient use of learning time require further development.
Strengths
- Pupils are "happy and enjoy attending school," with behaviour described as "exemplary" and no perceived bullying.
- Reading is a high priority; the phonics scheme is "well established" and pupils become "fluent readers quickly."
- The curriculum allows pupils to "build on their learning from previous lessons," with knowledge and skills "well planned and developed over time."
- There is a "wide range of extra-curricular activities," including dance, choir, and sports, in which pupils regularly achieve leading positions.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive "individualised provision" to ensure full access to the curriculum.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure all staff have appropriate training to deliver subject knowledge confidently, particularly in areas like history, so pupils develop a "rich understanding."
- Staff need support to identify when children are ready to move on or require greater challenge, ensuring "pupils’ learning time is not always used to the full extent that it could be."
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff having good knowledge of risks and records being "well maintained and detailed."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 63% |
| 2023/24 | 53% |
| 2024/25 | 71% |
| 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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