SchoolScoresWoodton Primary School
Community school · Primary, ages 5 to 11 · Mixed
Norwich Road, Woodton, Bungay, NR35 2LL
01508 482294 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 25 May 2016.
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 | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 29 April 2025: Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
32 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Norfolk comparisons use the 191 of its 343 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 152 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 | Norfolk | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 151st highest of 191 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Norfolk. Higher than 11% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 84% | 91% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 150th highest of 191 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Norfolk. Higher than 10% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 84% | 91% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 170th highest of 191 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Norfolk. Higher than 4% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 63% | 84% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 14 parents whose child had been bullied 107th highest of 111 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Norfolk. Higher than 2% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 21% | 51% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 27 parents who had raised a concern Joint 164th highest of 183 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Norfolk. Higher than 5% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 56% | 77% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 10 parents of children with SEND 39th highest of 40 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Norfolk. Higher than 2% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 30% | 70% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 157th highest of 191 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Norfolk. Higher than 10% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 72%said yes | 85% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 58%). 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. Norfolk figures pool parents at the Norfolk 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
10 pupils in this year group.
50% — 6 points below the Norfolk average, and 12 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Norfolk | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 50% | 56% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 10% | 5% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 70% | 72% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 70% | 66% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 60% | 69% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 109 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 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 | 5 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 5 |
| Of those, offered a place | 5 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 14 |
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 3rd highest of 5 state primary schools in Bungay. Higher than 61% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 27.3% | 23.9%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 5th highest of 5 state primary schools in Bungay. Higher than 0% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 4.1%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 1st highest of 5 state primary schools in Bungay. Higher than 87% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 21.8% | 15.3%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 5th highest of 5 state primary schools in Bungay. Higher than 0% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 15.1%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 2nd lowest of 5 state primary schools in Bungay. Lower than 68% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.4% | 5.3%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 2nd lowest of 5 state primary schools in Bungay. Lower than 66% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 9.1% | 12.5%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 3rd lowest of 5 state primary schools in Bungay. Lower than 22% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 3.6 | 5.6 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 3rd lowest of 5 state primary schools in Bungay. Lower than 21% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.8% | 2.1% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.10% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 5th highest of 5 state primary schools in Bungay. Higher than 2% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 11.6 | 19.8 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 5th highest of 5 state primary schools in Bungay. Higher than 5% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 7.0 | 9.8 | 10.6 |
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.
Nearby primary schools
- Seething and Mundham Primary School 2.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 56% met expected standard (KS2)
- Brooke Voluntary Controlled CofE Primary School 2.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2024 · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Woodton Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Woodton Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 25 May 2016. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 29 April 2025, Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
How did Woodton Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 50% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 12 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Woodton Primary School?
72% of the 32 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Woodton Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Woodton Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 5 families put Woodton Primary School as their first choice for 5 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 5 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 120866.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.