Mattishall Primary School

Type Primary / Academy sponsor led
Age Range 4-11
Religion Does not apply
Address Dereham Road
Mattishall
Dereham
Norfolk
NR20 3AA
Phone 01362858451
Reference Number 144360

Mattishall Primary School has improved significantly since its previous inspection, achieving a 'Good' rating across all domains. The school environment is positive, with pupils expressing pride in their school and feeling supported by staff. A well-structured curriculum is notable for its ambition, particularly in mathematics and reading, leading to improved pupil outcomes. However, some foundation subjects require further development to ensure a consistent delivery of the curriculum and to secure pupils' knowledge across all areas. While the school's strengths include effective early reading strategies and a supportive atmosphere, there are concerns regarding writing standards in foundation subjects. The school is addressing these areas but must ensure that the high expectations set in core subjects are matched in all areas of learning. Overall, the leadership team is clearly committed to continuous improvement.

General Makeup

Number of pupils 160
Boy/Girl ratio Boys: 55%
Girls: 45%
Percentage of students eligible for free school meals 15%
Percentage of students where English is not their first language 5%

Class Sizes

Average size of one teacher classes 22.9
Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher 20
Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher 25

Year Groups

Year Boys Girls Total
1 8 7 15
2 17 12 29
3 13 13 26
4 11 10 21
5 18 15 33
6 11 9 20

Ethnicities

Ethnicity Percentage
White, British 91.9%
Indian 3.1%
White, Other 1.9%
White & Asian 0.6%
Unclassified 0.6%
White & Black (African) 0.6%

Overall Ofsted Rating Good
 >  Quality of education Good
  >  Behaviour & Attitude Good
  >  Personal Development Good
  >  Leadership & Management Good
  >  Early Years Provision Good
Last Report Date 01 May 2024
Date Report
01 May 2024 School inspection:
14 Sep 2021 School inspection:

Strengths

  • Pupils demonstrate pride in their school and positive behavior.
  • Effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
  • Well-sequenced and ambitious curriculum leading to improved results.
  • Consistent and effective approach to teaching early reading.
  • Strong pupil involvement and voice in school improvement.
  • High-quality training and support for staff.

Areas for Improvement

  • Some foundation subjects are at an early stage of implementation.
  • Writing standards in foundation subjects do not match those in core subjects.

How many students meet the standards

Reading, Writing & Maths School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Pupils meeting the expected standard 45%
Pupils meeting a higher standard 5%

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 102
Maths 99

Progress Scores

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Metric School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Reading -1.1
Writing -3.9
Maths -0.4

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2025 Admissions

Number of Applications Number of Offers
First Preference
Second Preference 6 0
Third Preference 1 0
From another Local Authority 0 0

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