Walsingham CE VA Primary School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary aided school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Wells Road Walsingham Norfolk NR22 6DU |
| Phone | 01328820265 |
| Reference Number | 138797 |
Walsingham CE VA Primary School is currently rated as requiring improvement overall, reflecting some challenges in the quality of education provided. While pupils generally enjoy attending school and demonstrate good behavior and positive relationships with adults, the curriculum does not consistently meet the diverse needs of all learners. This results in some students not achieving their potential, particularly in areas such as reading, where support and instructional methods are lacking. The school is part of a federation that includes four primary schools, and this context may impact the level of training and resources available for staff development.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 26 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 46.15%
Girls: 53.85% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 65.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 7.7% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 13 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 4 | 3 | 3 | 6 |
| 5 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| 6 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 84.6% |
| White, Other | 15.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Requires Improvement |
| > Quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 13 Mar 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 13 Mar 2024 | School inspection: |
| 09 May 2018 | Short inspection |
| 08 Oct 2014 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- High attendance rates among pupils
- Pupils enjoy a range of enriching activities, including residential trips
- Positive relationships between pupils and adults
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)
- Well-planned early years provision fostering a range of skills
Areas for Improvement
- Teachers lack training on adapting lessons for all pupils
- Inconsistencies in phonics instruction
- Low expectations for pupil behavior and inconsistent policy enforcement
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 2 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 3 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Hindringham Church of England Primary School
Wells Road, Hindringham, Fakenham, Norfolk, NR21 0PL |
2.83 miles |
|
Little Snoring Community Primary Academy
Thursford Road, Little Snoring, Fakenham, Norfolk, NR21 0JN |
3.28 miles |
|
Wells-Next-the-Sea Primary and Nursery School
Polka Road, Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk, NR23 1JG |
3.78 miles |
|
Sculthorpe Church of England Primary Academy
Creake Road, Sculthorpe, Fakenham, Norfolk, NR21 9NQ |
4.17 miles |
|
Fakenham Junior School
Queen's Road, Fakenham, Norfolk, NR21 8BN |
4.71 miles |
|
Fakenham Infant and Nursery School
Norwich Road, Fakenham, Norfolk, NR21 8HN |
4.75 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Alderman Peel High School
Market Lane, Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk, NR23 1RB |
3.7 miles |
|
Fakenham Academy
Field Lane, Fakenham, Norfolk, NR21 9QT |
4.18 miles |
|
Duke of Lancaster School
Highfield Road, Fakenham, Norfolk, NR21 9DQ |
4.42 miles |