The short version
Below-average SATs results. 84% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 33% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
33%
-29.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
98
-7.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 18 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 202
- Capacity
- 84%
- FSM
- 21.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- Trust
- THE WENSUM TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Rachel Stroulger
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Polka Road, Wells-Next-the-Sea, Norfolk, NR23 1JG
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Wells-Next-the-Sea Primary and Nursery School's Ofsted rating?
Wells-Next-the-Sea Primary and Nursery School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Wells-Next-the-Sea Primary and Nursery School?
Wells-Next-the-Sea Primary and Nursery School currently has 202 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Wells-Next-the-Sea Primary and Nursery School take?
Wells-Next-the-Sea Primary and Nursery School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Wells-Next-the-Sea Primary and Nursery School?
Wells-Next-the-Sea Primary and Nursery School is in Wells-Next-the-Sea, NR23 1JG, in the Norfolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Wells-Next-the-Sea Primary and Nursery School have a sixth form?
No, Wells-Next-the-Sea Primary and Nursery School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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