Wortham Primary School
Diss, IP22 1PX · Suffolk · primary school
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8th of 232 primary schools in Suffolk we can score, 253 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 3,317 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 7.1/10 among them, against 8.0/10 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 | 72.0 · 71 | 62% | 4.35 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 22.0 · 94 | 38% | 3.61 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Wortham Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 72.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. A further 22.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 7.1 out of 10 among them, against 8.0 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join book club, cooking, homework, computing, book making, and choir groups. The school also provides a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 100 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 to progress from the expected standard to the higher standard? What specific activities are included in the cooking and book making clubs? How does the school manage the transition for children joining the breakfast or after-school clubs?
What Ofsted said about Wortham Primary School
Overview
Wortham Primary School is described as a place where "pupils thrive in this supportive and inclusive school." The report highlights that learners are "happy and love learning because lessons are fun," benefiting from an "ambitious" curriculum that stretches their abilities beyond national expectations. The school fosters a culture where pupils behave in an "incredibly caring and compassionate manner," ensuring everyone is treated fairly.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "ambitious and stretches pupils’ learning beyond national expectations," with teachers using "secure subject knowledge" to explain concepts clearly.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) "achieve well from their starting points" due to highly effective adaptations and targeted support.
- Reading provision is strong, with early readers receiving daily support to become "confident, fluent readers" who later enjoy independent research.
- Early years provision is excellent, with "high-quality and frequent interactions" developing children’s communication skills and preparing them well for Year 1.
- Personal development is supported exceptionally well through diverse experiences, such as working with wildlife experts and exploring complex social topics like slavery.
Areas to improve
The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
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 | 76% |
| 2023/24 | 77% |
| 2024/25 | 72% |
| 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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