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South Wootton Junior School

Hall Lane, South Wootton, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 3JZ, Norfolk


LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
37.3 / 100
Bottom 37%
Better than 37% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
239
Capacity
240
Ages
711
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Summary

With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 60% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 63% nationally. However, only 3% of pupils achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging students to excel further. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for children aged 7-11, though parents may want to consider the school's relatively low LocaleIQ score of 37.3, which suggests some limitations in its local context.

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Ofsted inspection
Last inspected: 30 November 2016Older inspection ⓘ
Leadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published
MetricValuevs UK
Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%.60%Bottom 37% UK
Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%.3%Bottom 25% UK
Pupil Ethnicity
White British92.1%
White Other4.2%
Mixed W+B African1.3%
Mixed W+Asian0.8%
Other0.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
Asian Indian0.4%
Location
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52.77496, 0.42910 · PE30 3JZ

School details
Local authorityNorfolk
RegionEast of England
URN121197
School typeFoundation school

Frequently asked questions
What is South Wootton Junior School rated by Ofsted?

South Wootton Junior School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 30 November 2016.

Is South Wootton Junior School a good school?

South Wootton Junior School scores 37.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 37% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.

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