Watlington Community Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Rectory Lane Watlington King's Lynn Norfolk PE33 0HU |
| Phone | 01553810468 |
| Reference Number | 120888 |
Watlington Community Primary School continues to be a good school, demonstrating an improvement in various areas since the last inspection in January 2019. Pupils enjoy a positive learning environment where they feel safe and supported, enabling them to form good relationships with staff and peers. The school has effectively enhanced its curriculum, ensuring it is ambitious while providing adequate support tailored to pupils with special educational needs. Moreover, attendance has seen improvement due to effective engagement with parents and the implementation of a breakfast club.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 171 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 54.39%
Girls: 45.61% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 23.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 9.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 24.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 22.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14 | 10 | 24 |
| 2 | 17 | 11 | 28 |
| 3 | 13 | 11 | 24 |
| 4 | 12 | 9 | 21 |
| 5 | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 6 | 16 | 10 | 26 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 88.9% |
| White, Other | 3.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.8% |
| African | 1.2% |
| Asian, Other | 1.2% |
| Unclassified | 0.6% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 02 Jul 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 02 Jul 2024 | School inspection |
| 09 Jan 2019 | Full inspection: |
| 28 Jan 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 20 Mar 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Mar 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 12 Sep 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 27 May 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate positive relationships with staff and each other.
- The curriculum is ambitious and regularly reviewed.
- Teachers possess strong subject knowledge, contributing to improved pupil achievement.
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Pupils are well-prepared for transitions and develop confidence through various activities.
Areas for Improvement
- In some subjects, assessment systems are still under development, leading to gaps in pupils' learning.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 62% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 4% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 105 | ||
| Maths | 106 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.8 | ||
| Writing | -1.4 | ||
| Maths | -1.7 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 9 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 3 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Holy Cross Church of England Primary School
School Road, Runcton Holme, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE33 0EL |
1.33 miles |
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Magdalen Academy
Park Crescent, Magdalen, Magdalen Academy, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE34 3BU |
1.39 miles |
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St Germans Academy
School Lane, St Germans, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE34 3DZ |
2.54 miles |
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West Winch Primary School
Back Lane, West Winch, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE33 0LA |
3.29 miles |
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Wimbotsham and Stow Academy
Chapel Lane, Wimbotsham, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE34 3QH |
3.53 miles |
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St Martin At Shouldham Church of England Primary Academy
Lynn Road, Shouldham, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE33 0BU |
3.84 miles |
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Middleton Church of England Primary Academy
School Road, Middleton, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE32 1SA |
4.24 miles |
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Nelson Academy
Nursery Road, Downham Market, Norfolk, PE38 9PF |
4.48 miles |
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Downham Market, Hillcrest Primary School
Hillcrest, Bexwell Road, Downham Market, Norfolk, PE38 9ND |
4.52 miles |
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Tilney St Lawrence Community Primary School
School Road, Tilney St Lawrence, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE34 4QZ |
4.68 miles |
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St Michael's Church of England Academy
Saddlebow Road, South Lynn, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 5BN |
4.79 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Orchard Manor School
The Old Rectory, Stow Bardolph, Nr King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE34 3HT |
3.2 miles |
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Downham Market Academy
Bexwell Road, Downham Market, Norfolk, PE38 9LL |
4.58 miles |