Is South Wootton Junior School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 12 May 2023. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded D, 204th of 330 primary schools in Norfolk. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are South Wootton Junior School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 60% of pupils at South Wootton Junior School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

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

Applications for Reception places at South Wootton Junior 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 Junior School

Hall Lane, South Wootton, King's Lynn, PE30 3JZ

Local ranking204th of 330 primary schools in Norfolk

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

240

Capacity

7-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 12 May 2023.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 60.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 3.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 73.0%
Writing (Expected): 68.0%
Maths (Expected): 80.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 65.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 103.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 103.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 101.0
Cohort Size: 60

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 239
Boys: 108 (48%)
Girls: 116 (52%)
Capacity: 240 (93% full)
SEND: 15.9%
FSM Eligible: 12.1%
EAL: 5.4%
SEN with EHC Plan: 1.3%
SEN Support: 14.6%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 21.0:1
Teachers (FTE): 11.4
Budget per Pupil: £5,690/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 4.3% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 8.5% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

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

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 92.0%
White Other: 4.2%
Mixed White & Black African: 1.3%
Mixed White & Asian: 0.8%
Other: 0.8%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 0.4%
Asian Indian: 0.4%

92.0%

White British

4.2%

White Other

1.3%

Mixed White & Black African

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01553674596

head@southwootton-jun.norfolk.sch.uk

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Hall Lane

King's Lynn, East of England

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Administrative

URN: 121197
UKPRN: 10069628
Establishment No.: 5207

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