Winterton Primary School and Nursery
| Type | Primary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Black Street Winterton-on-Sea Great Yarmouth Norfolk NR29 4AP |
| Phone | 01493393218 |
| Reference Number | 146757 |
Winterton Primary School and Nursery is meeting the expected standards overall, with safeguarding measures securely in place and a positive school culture where pupils feel safe and supported. Leaders are focused on improving attendance and behaviour, resulting in more pupils attending regularly and a calm, respectful atmosphere. The curriculum is ambitious, ensuring pupils learn important vocabulary and content logically, although there are still areas for improvement, particularly in writing, where pupils have historically underperformed in Year 6 assessments. The school is part of a trust that provides support and accountability, enhancing leaders' capabilities to drive improvement.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 70 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50%
Girls: 50% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 30.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 1.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 8.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 9 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 9.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 6 | 8 |
| 2 | 8 | 5 | 13 |
| 3 | 4 | 4 | 8 |
| 4 | 8 | 4 | 12 |
| 5 | 3 | 5 | 8 |
| 6 | 6 | 3 | 9 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 91.4% |
| White, Other | 4.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 2.9% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Needs attention |
| > Leadership & Governance | Expected standard |
| > Personal Development & Wellbeing | Expected standard |
| > Achievement | Needs attention |
| > Attendance & Behaviour | Expected standard |
| > Curriculum & Teaching | Expected standard |
| > Inclusion | Expected standard |
| > Early Years | Expected standard |
| Last Report Date | 20 Jan 2026 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 20 Jan 2026 | School inspection |
| 20 Jun 2023 | School inspection |
Strengths
- Strong focus on improving attendance and supporting families.
- Positive behaviour and respectful relationships between pupils and staff.
- Creative and ambitious curriculum that builds on prior knowledge.
- Effective teaching of phonics, helping pupils learn to read fluently.
- Welcoming environment that fosters trust and confidence in early years.
Areas for Improvement
- Some pupils continue to make similar mistakes due to delayed error identification.
- Year 6 outcomes in statutory assessments have been below national averages for three consecutive years.
- Gaps in pupils' knowledge, particularly in writing.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 33% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 0% |
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 | 104 | ||
| Maths | 99 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 4 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 2 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
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Hemsby Primary School
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Martham Academy and Nursery
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2.49 miles |
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Ormesby Village Junior School
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2.72 miles |
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Ormesby Village Infant School
Spruce Avenue, Ormesby St Margaret, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR29 3RY |
2.8 miles |
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Rollesby Primary School
Main Road, Rollesby, Main Road, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR29 5EH |
3.18 miles |
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Filby Primary School
Thrigby Road, Filby, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR29 3HJ |
4.16 miles |
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Fleggburgh CofE Primary School
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4.47 miles |
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Caister Junior School
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4.84 miles |
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4.84 miles |
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Flegg High Ormiston Academy
Somerton Road, Martham, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR29 4QD |
2.06 miles |
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John Grant School, Caister-on-Sea
St George's Drive, Caister-on-Sea, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR30 5QW |
4.25 miles |
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Caister Academy
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