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Wells-Next-the-Sea Primary and Nursery School
Polka Road, Wells-Next-the-Sea, Norfolk, NR23 1JG, Norfolk
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
8.9 / 100
Bottom 9%
Better than 9% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
202
Capacity
240
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
84%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted as of January 2022, this primary school demonstrates a solid commitment to educational quality. While 33% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and mathematics at Key Stage 2—placing it in the top 96% nationally—there is room for improvement, particularly in achieving higher standards, where no pupils reached that benchmark. Parent satisfaction is relatively high, with 80% recommending the school, though the limited number of Parent View responses may not fully capture the broader community sentiment.
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Last inspected: 18 January 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs 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%. | 33% | Bottom 4% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Parent View (10 responses)
★★★★★3.5
My child is happy
100%
My child feels safe
90%
Progress is communicated
90%
Good range of extra-curricular
80%
School keeps me informed
80%
My child makes good progress
80%
I'd recommend this school
80%
School responds to concerns
70%
Good range of subjects
70%
Behaviour is good
70%
School supports development
50%
School has high expectations
50%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British93.1%
White Other3.5%
Other1.5%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
White Irish0.5%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Location
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52.95145, 0.85753 · NR23 1JG
School details
Local authorityNorfolk
RegionEast of England
URN144975
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is Wells-Next-the-Sea Primary and Nursery School rated by Ofsted?
Wells-Next-the-Sea Primary and Nursery School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 18 January 2022.
Is Wells-Next-the-Sea Primary and Nursery School a good school?
Wells-Next-the-Sea Primary and Nursery School scores 8.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 9% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Wells-Next-the-Sea Primary and Nursery School?
Based on 10 Ofsted Parent View responses, Wells-Next-the-Sea Primary and Nursery School receives a satisfaction score of 71% across all parent survey questions.
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