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North Wootton Academy | Ofsted Ratings, Reviews, Exam Results & Admission 2026
North Wootton Academy
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North Wootton Academy
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years provision | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Leaders make reading a high priority. Pupils enjoy reading and significant improvements have been made to the teaching of phonics since the Reception class.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is ambitious and makes links across different subjects. Pupils’ work across the curriculum is of good quality.
Areas Needing Improvement: More needs to be done to improve the provision for pupils with SEND so that they can access and progress within the curriculum.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils achieve well, particularly in mathematics and reading. Pupils’ knowledge and skills build up steadily as they move through the school.
Support for Falling Behind: Teaching staff provide effective support for pupils who need to catch up. Leaders are dedicated to ensuring every pupil achieves well.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are polite, respectful, and behave well. The school has high expectations for behaviour, and bullying is dealt with compassionately and effectively.
Support for SEND Pupils: Staff are improving their skills and strategies to ensure pupils with complex SEND can access the curriculum. However, more needs to be done.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: The school deals with bullying compassionately and well. Safeguarding arrangements are effective and are a top priority.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff look after pupils well and provide impressive opportunities for personal development. Safeguarding arrangements are fit for purpose.
Parent Feedback: Parents have given positive feedback about the school, praising the high expectations for behaviour and academic excellence.
Parental Involvement: The school involves parents through various surveys and feedback opportunities, ensuring their involvement in community activities.
Extracurricular Activities: There are many wider opportunities and clubs for all pupils, including singing at local care homes and supporting the local food bank.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers have strong knowledge of subjects and continually improve their teaching strategies.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers ensure pupils use prior knowledge and apply new learning effectively. This leads to good quality work across the curriculum.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Trustees and governors hold the principal to account for the quality of education and the well-being of pupils and staff.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some staff need more knowledge about teaching strategies and classroom structures to support pupils with SEND effectively.
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About Us
North Wootton Academy is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Norfolk, East of England.
It has 324 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 25 : 1.
At this school, 70% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
C+
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C+
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C+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 25 | 19.2 | 20.1 |
| Proficient Math | 104 | 105 | 105 |
| Proficient Read | 106 | 105 | 103 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 104 | 91 | 97 |
| Reading | 106 | 93 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 70% | 46.19% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 3.88% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1.3 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.1 | Average |
| Maths | -0.3 | Average |
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Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 107 2 | 94 | 96 |
| Reading | 106 | 94 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 73% 3 | 55.04% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 20% 7 | 6.78% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 3.4 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.2 | Above Average |
| Maths | 3.3 | Above Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 105 | 88 | 94 |
| Reading | 106 | 89 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 70% | 51.55% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% | 5.5% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1.5 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.5 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.5 | Above Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 83 | 93 |
| Reading | - | 83 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | - | 46.88% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 6.77% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | - | |
| Writing | - | |
| Maths | - |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 25th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 6th Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 22nd Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th Sep 2024 - 24th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 7th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 23rd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
25 : 1
Student teacher ratio at North Wootton Academy
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
