Is South Wootton Infant School a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 24 March 2026 under its report-card framework and graded four areas at Expected standard and three at Needs attention. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 323rd of 330 primary schools in Norfolk. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

How do I apply for a place at South Wootton Infant School?

Applications for Reception places at South Wootton Infant School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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South Wootton Infant School

9 Church Lane, South Wootton, King's Lynn, PE30 3LJ

Local ranking323rd of 330 primary schools in Norfolk

Ofsted: Expected

Primary

Phase

180

Capacity

4-7

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: Ofsted inspection 24 March 2026. Figures last updated 30 July 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 24 March 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Needs attention
Curriculum & teaching: Needs attention
Attendance & behaviour: Expected standard
Personal development & wellbeing: Expected standard
Leadership & governance: Needs attention
Inclusion: Expected standard
Early years: Expected standard

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 162
Boys: 68 (44%)
Girls: 88 (56%)
Capacity: 180 (87% full)
SEND: 21.0%
FSM Eligible: 8.6%
EAL: 9.3%
SEN with EHC Plan: 3.1%
SEN Support: 17.9%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 18.0:1
Teachers (FTE): 9.0
Budget per Pupil: £6,644/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 4.5% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 10.9% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Community school
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 90.1%
White Other: 4.9%
Black African: 1.9%
Other: 1.2%
Mixed White & Black African: 0.6%
Mixed White & Asian: 0.6%
Asian Other: 0.6%

90.1%

White British

4.9%

White Other

1.9%

Black African

Historical Trends

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01553671552

head@southwootton-inf.norfolk.sch.uk

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9 Church Lane

King's Lynn, East of England

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Administrative

URN: 120903
UKPRN: 10074033
Establishment No.: 2249

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