SchoolScoresWatlington Community Primary School
Community school · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed
Rectory Lane, Watlington, King's Lynn, PE33 0HU
01553 810468 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 9 January 2019.
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 | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 3 July 2024: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
25 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025.
King's Lynn comparisons use the 26 of its 51 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 25 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 | King's Lynn | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 1st highest of 26 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in King's Lynn. Higher than 82% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 92% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 1st highest of 26 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in King's Lynn. Higher than 80% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 93% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 6th highest of 26 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in King's Lynn. Higher than 73% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96% | 87% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 10 parents whose child had been bullied 1st highest of 10 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in King's Lynn. Higher than 100% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 53% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 19 parents who had raised a concern Joint 4th highest of 24 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in King's Lynn. Higher than 89% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 79% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 1st highest of 26 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in King's Lynn. Higher than 90% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100%said yes | 87% | 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. King's Lynn figures pool parents at the King's Lynn 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
26 pupils in this year group.
62% — 6 points above the Norfolk average, and about the same as the England average.
| Measure | This school | Norfolk | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 62% | 56% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 4% | 5% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 85% | 72% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 65% | 66% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 88% | 69% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 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 one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 24 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 24 |
| Of those, offered a place | 24 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 39 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.0
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 26th highest of 51 state primary schools in King's Lynn. Higher than 54% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 23.4% | 23.9%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 38th highest of 51 state primary schools in King's Lynn. Higher than 48% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.9% | 4.1%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support Joint 15th highest of 51 state primary schools in King's Lynn. Higher than 84% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 21.1% | 15.3%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 21st highest of 51 state primary schools in King's Lynn. Higher than 37% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 5.8% | 15.1%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 24th lowest of 51 state primary schools in King's Lynn. Lower than 54% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.9% | 5.3%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 35th lowest of 51 state primary schools in King's Lynn. Lower than 38% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 13.7% | 12.5%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 51 state primary schools in King's Lynn. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 5.6 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 51 state primary schools in King's Lynn. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 2.1% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.10% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 20th highest of 51 state primary schools in King's Lynn. Higher than 44% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 20.1 | 19.8 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 6th highest of 51 state primary schools in King's Lynn. Higher than 68% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 11.8 | 9.8 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 11th highest of 32 state primary schools in King's Lynn. Higher than 81% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 23.8% | 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
- Holy Cross CofE Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 40% met expected standard (KS2)
- Magdalen Academy 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 17% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Germans Academy 2.5 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 6 expected, 1 needs attention · 45% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Watlington Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Watlington Community Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 9 January 2019. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 3 July 2024, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did Watlington Community Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 62% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, about the same as the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Watlington Community Primary School?
100% of the 25 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend Watlington Community Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Watlington Community Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 24 families put Watlington Community Primary School as their first choice for 24 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 24 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 120888.
- 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.