North Wootton Academy
| Type | Primary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Priory Lane North Wootton King's Lynn Norfolk PE30 3PT |
| Phone | 01553672385 |
| Reference Number | 144020 |
North Wootton Academy has demonstrated solid overall performance, earning a 'Good' rating in quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, and early years provision, with 'Outstanding' marks in personal development and leadership and management. The school fosters a positive, welcoming environment where pupils feel safe and are enthusiastic about their learning. Pupils exhibit strong respect and kindness, engaging in various leadership roles and taking on responsibilities within the school community. The leadership team shows a commitment to academic excellence and the personal development of students, preparing them well for their future education and societal roles.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 317 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 55.21%
Girls: 44.79% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 8.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 3.8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 28.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 25.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 31.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 19 | 26 | 45 |
| 2 | 23 | 20 | 43 |
| 3 | 25 | 23 | 48 |
| 4 | 29 | 18 | 47 |
| 5 | 27 | 21 | 48 |
| 6 | 25 | 20 | 45 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 92.1% |
| White, Other | 2.8% |
| White & Asian | 1.6% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.3% |
| Indian | 0.9% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.6% |
| Chinese | 0.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Outstanding |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 11 Feb 2020 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 01 Apr 2025 | School inspection |
| 11 Feb 2020 | School inspection: |
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy a positive learning environment and feel safe.
- Leaders have a clear vision for academic and personal development.
- Ambitious and well-planned curriculum that includes multiple subjects.
- Strong emphasis on reading and phonics with effective teaching support.
- Effective engagement with the community through various initiatives.
- Outstanding personal, social and health education curriculum.
Areas for Improvement
- Some teaching staff may not have sufficient strategies to support pupils with SEND.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 76% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 18% |
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 | 106 | ||
| 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 | 1.3 | ||
| Writing | 0.1 | ||
| Maths | -0.3 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 23 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 13 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
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South Wootton Infant School
9 Church Lane, South Wootton, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 3LJ |
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South Wootton Junior School
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0.88 miles |
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Reffley Academy
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Greenpark Academy
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2.06 miles |
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Highgate Infant School
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Fairstead Community Primary and Nursery School
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