SchoolScoresAshleigh Primary School and Nursery, Wymondham
Community school · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Sheffield Road, Wymondham, NR18 0HL
01953 602410 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at the inspection that started on 13 June 2018.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 26 June 2024: Ofsted found the school was still Outstanding.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
121 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025.
Wymondham comparisons use the 4 of its 8 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 4 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Wymondham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 1st highest of 4 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wymondham. Higher than 62% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 89% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 1st highest of 4 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wymondham. Higher than 59% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 88% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 1st highest of 4 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wymondham. Higher than 73% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96% | 84% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 35 parents whose child had been bullied 1st highest of 4 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wymondham. Higher than 55% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 57% | 49% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 91 parents who had raised a concern 1st highest of 4 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wymondham. Higher than 58% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 86% | 72% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 1st highest of 4 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wymondham. Higher than 62% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94%said yes | 83% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Wymondham figures pool parents at the Wymondham schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
63 pupils in this year group.
89% — 33 points above the Norfolk average, and 27 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Norfolk | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 89% | 56% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 25% | 5% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 89% | 72% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 94% | 66% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 94% | 69% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 108 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 110 | 103 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Norfolk. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 56 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 82 |
| Of those, offered a place | 56 (68%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 181 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.3 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 1.5
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Norfolk | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 4th highest of 7 state primary schools in Wymondham. Higher than 30% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 14.3% | 23.9%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 4th highest of 7 state primary schools in Wymondham. Higher than 54% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.2% | 4.1%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 2nd highest of 7 state primary schools in Wymondham. Higher than 51% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 14.4% | 15.3%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 1st highest of 7 state primary schools in Wymondham. Higher than 55% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 12.1% | 15.1%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 3rd lowest of 7 state primary schools in Wymondham. Lower than 91% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.5% | 5.3%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 2nd lowest of 7 state primary schools in Wymondham. Lower than 91% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.7% | 12.5%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 2nd lowest of 7 state primary schools in Wymondham. Lower than 35% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.1 | 5.6 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 2nd lowest of 7 state primary schools in Wymondham. Lower than 37% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.1% | 2.1% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.10% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 1st highest of 8 state primary schools in Wymondham. Higher than 90% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 24.8 | 19.8 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 2nd highest of 8 state primary schools in Wymondham. Higher than 76% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 12.3 | 9.8 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 4th highest of 7 state primary schools in Wymondham. Higher than 56% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 14.1% | 16.7%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Robert Kett Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 expected · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
- Browick Road Primary and Nursery School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
- Silfield Oak Primary Academy 1.2 miles · Ofsted: No graded inspection
- Hethersett VC Primary School 2.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 58% met expected standard (KS2)
- Wicklewood Primary School and Nursery 2.9 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 52% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Ashleigh Primary School and Nursery, Wymondham's Ofsted rating?
Ashleigh Primary School and Nursery, Wymondham was rated Outstanding by Ofsted at its inspection in 13 June 2018. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 26 June 2024, Ofsted found the school was still Outstanding.
How did Ashleigh Primary School and Nursery, Wymondham do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 89% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 27 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Ashleigh Primary School and Nursery, Wymondham?
94% of the 121 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend Ashleigh Primary School and Nursery, Wymondham to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Ashleigh Primary School and Nursery, Wymondham oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 82 families put Ashleigh Primary School and Nursery, Wymondham as their first choice for 56 places: about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place. 56 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 120922.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 2 April 2024 to 7 April 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.