Watton Westfield Infant and Nursery School
| Type | Primary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 2-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | West Road Watton West Road Thetford Norfolk IP25 6AU |
| Reference Number | 143956 |
Watton Westfield Infant and Nursery School is performing well overall, with an overall effectiveness rating of 'Good'. The school has a nurturing environment where both pupils and parents feel valued and secure. Leadership is strong, with effective support from the multi-academy trust, ensuring that staff are well-equipped to meet the needs of all pupils. While pupils generally achieve well and demonstrate positive attitudes towards learning, the school is actively working on improving attendance and the consistency of subject planning across the curriculum.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 273 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 53.11%
Girls: 46.89% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 21.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 45.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 24.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 40 | 37 | 77 |
| 2 | 43 | 34 | 77 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 55.7% |
| White, Other | 29.7% |
| Indian | 2.2% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.8% |
| African | 1.1% |
| Asian, Other | 0.7% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.4% |
| White & Asian | 0.4% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 26 Feb 2020 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 01 Apr 2025 | School inspection |
| 26 Feb 2020 | School inspection: |
Strengths
- Strong leadership both at school and trust level
- A caring and friendly environment fostering inclusion
- High expectations for behaviour and responsible pupil conduct
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities
- Strong early years provision with a well-sequenced curriculum
- Engaging extracurricular activities and learning opportunities
Areas for Improvement
- The proportion of pupils meeting the required standard in the Year 1 phonics screening check has been below national levels for three years
- Some curriculum subjects lack clear planning and consistency
- Attendance issues persist with some pupils not attending regularly
Ofsted Parent View
The latest published parent view scores are from 2019. Ofsted only publish scores if there have been more than 10 responses to the survey.
| Strongly Agree | Agree | Disagree | Strongly Disagree | Don't Know | Total Responses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. My child is happy at this school. | 70 | 12 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 93 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school. | 69 | 15 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 93 |
| 3. The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | 60 | 23 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 93 |
| 4. My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | 64 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 11 | 3 |
| 5. The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | 67 | 13 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 93 |
| 6. When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly. | 33 | 35 | 6 | 9 | 6 | 4 |
| 7. My child has SEND, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | ||||||
| 8. The school has high expectations for my child. | 59 | 19 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 93 |
| 9. My child does well at this school. | 62 | 19 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 93 |
| 10. The school lets me know how my child is doing. | 60 | 21 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 93 |
| 11. There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | 62 | 19 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 93 |
| 12. My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | 70 | 12 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 93 |
| 13. The school supports my child’s wider personal development. | 56 | 20 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 93 |
| 14. I would recommend this school to another parent. | 81 | 12 |
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 8 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 1 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Watton Junior School
Brandon Road, West Road, Thetford, Norfolk, IP25 6AL |
0.16 miles |
|
Parker's Church of England Primary Academy
Pound Hill, Saham Toney, Thetford, Norfolk, IP25 7HP |
1.31 miles |
|
Thompson Primary School
School Road, Thompson, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 1PY |
2.52 miles |
|
St Peter and St Paul Church of England Primary Academy & Nursery
Church Street, Carbrooke, Thetford, Norfolk, IP25 6SW |
2.53 miles |
|
Ashill Voluntary Controlled Primary School
The Oaks, Ashill, Ashill Vc Primary School, Thetford, Norfolk, IP25 7AP |
2.85 miles |
|
Caston Church of England Primary Academy
The Street, Caston, Attleborough, Norfolk, NR17 1DD |
2.87 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Wayland Academy
Merton Road, Watton, Thetford, Norfolk, IP25 6BA |
0.25 miles |