The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2010).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 34% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2010
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
34%
-28.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
98
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
23% 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, 28 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 22 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 208
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 22.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- Head
- Mr Craig Jansen (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
November 2019 | School Inspection
Short inspection
March 2016 | Short Inspection
Interim assessment
March 2014 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
December 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
School Road, West Walton, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE14 7HA
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is West Walton Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
West Walton Community Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend West Walton Community Primary School?
West Walton Community Primary School currently has 208 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does West Walton Community Primary School take?
West Walton Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is West Walton Community Primary School?
West Walton Community Primary School is in Wisbech, PE14 7HA, in the Norfolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does West Walton Community Primary School have a sixth form?
No, West Walton 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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