The short version
Average SATs results. 81% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 62% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
62%
0.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 14 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 171
- Capacity
- 81%
- FSM
- 23.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- Head
- Miss Jess Woodrow (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
January 2019 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2015 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
September 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Rectory Lane, Watlington, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE33 0HU
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Watlington Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Watlington Community Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Watlington Community Primary School?
Watlington Community Primary School currently has 171 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Watlington Community Primary School take?
Watlington Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Watlington Community Primary School?
Watlington Community Primary School is in King's Lynn, PE33 0HU, in the Norfolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Watlington Community Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Watlington Community Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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