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South Wootton Infant School

Community school · King's Lynn · PE30 3LJ

Ages 4–7 · 156 pupils · Norfolk

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Ofsted

Needs attention

Overall absence

4.3%

Admissions demand

1.00 · Balanced demand

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Needs attention

Inspection date

2026-03-24

  • AchievementNeeds attention
  • Curriculum and teachingNeeds attention
  • InclusionExpected standard
  • Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
  • Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
  • Leadership and governanceNeeds attention

Safeguarding standards: Met

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence4.3%
Persistent absence (10%+)7.9%
Unauthorised1.4%
Authorised absence
2.8%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.0%
Enrolments in measure
114

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for primary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

1.00 · Balanced demand

1st preferences

49

Places offered

49

1st-preference offers

49

Total preferences (any rank)
83
Preferred offers (top 3)
49
Applications from outside LA
0
Offers to outside-LA applicants
0

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill87%

156 pupils · 180 places

Pupils on roll
156
Boys / girls
68 / 88
School capacity
180
Capacity fill
156 / 180 (87%)
Free school meals
9.6%
FSM pupils
15
Gender
Mixed
School type
Community school

Age range

Ages 4–7

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

0 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Community school
Federation
South Wootton Federation
Headteacher
Mrs Georgie Earl

Location

Address
9 Church Lane, South Wootton
Postcode
PE30 3LJ
Town
King's Lynn
County
Norfolk
Local authority
Norfolk
District
King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Constituency
North West Norfolk
Urban/rural
Urban: Further from a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed community school (primary), Ages 4–7, in King's Lynn, Norfolk, 156 pupils on roll. Free school meals: 9.6%.

Open schools in King's Lynn
62
Primary schools in King's Lynn
52
Academies among open schools in King's Lynn
74% (46)
Open schools in PE30
23
Primary in PE30
15
Open schools in Norfolk LA
464
Primary in Norfolk LA
344

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in King's LynnNear PE30

  • South Wootton Junior School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Foundation school · Primary

    King's Lynn · PE30 3JZ · Norfolk

    Ages 7–11

    • KS257%
    • Absence4.9%
    • FSM12.1%

    0.2 miles away

  • Reffley Academy

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    King's Lynn · PE30 3SF · Norfolk

    Ages 3–11

    • KS273%
    • Absence4.5%
    • FSM16.4%
    • Demand1.00

    0.6 miles away

  • North Wootton Academy

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    King's Lynn · PE30 3PT · Norfolk

    Ages 4–11

    • KS266%
    • Absence4.7%
    • FSM7.8%
    • Demand1.00

    0.7 miles away

  • Gaywood Primary School

    Ofsted: Expected standard

    Academy converter · Primary

    King's Lynn · PE30 4AY · Norfolk

    Ages 4–11

    • KS272%
    • Absence6.4%
    • FSM16.2%
    • Demand1.00

    1.1 miles away

  • St Martha's Catholic Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    KING'S LYNN · PE30 4AY · Norfolk

    Ages 4–11

    • KS267%
    • Absence5.3%
    • FSM5.8%
    • Demand1.00

    1.1 miles away

  • Greenpark Academy

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    King's Lynn · PE30 2RE · Norfolk

    Ages 3–11

    • KS259%
    • Absence7.4%
    • FSM37.7%
    • Demand0.96

    1.5 miles away

  • Highgate Infant School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy converter · Primary

    King's Lynn · PE30 2PS · Norfolk

    Ages 4–7

    • Absence5.5%
    • FSM54.0%
    • Demand0.64

    1.7 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Georgie Earl
Telephone
01553671552
Website
https://www.southwoottonfederation.norfolk.sch.uk/

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