The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 60% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
60%
-2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
7% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 22 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 239
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 11.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- Head
- Mrs Georgie Earl (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
November 2016 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
May 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
December 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Hall Lane, South Wootton, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 3JZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSouth Wootton Infant School
Primary · 352m away
Reffley Academy
Primary · 901m away
Alderman Jackson School
Special school · 976m away
North Wootton Academy
Primary · 1.4km away
St Martha's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Springwood High School
Secondary · 1.6km away
Fen Rivers Academy
Academy · 2.1km away
King Edward VII Academy
Secondary · 2.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is South Wootton Junior School's Ofsted rating?
South Wootton Junior School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend South Wootton Junior School?
South Wootton Junior School currently has 239 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does South Wootton Junior School take?
South Wootton Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is South Wootton Junior School?
South Wootton Junior School is in King's Lynn, PE30 3JZ, in the Norfolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does South Wootton Junior School have a sixth form?
No, South Wootton Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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