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South Wootton Junior School

Foundation school · King's Lynn · PE30 3JZ

Ages 7–11 · 224 pupils · Norfolk

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Ofsted

School remains Good

KS2 expected (RWM)

46%

Overall absence

4.9%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

School remains Good

Inspection date

2023-06-15

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Expected standard (RWM)46%
Higher standard (RWM)0%
Avg scaled score — reading
103.0
Avg scaled score — maths
103.0
Avg scaled score — GPS
105.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

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

Overall absence4.9%
Persistent absence (10%+)10.0%
Unauthorised1.2%
Authorised absence
3.6%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.0%
Enrolments in measure
241

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill93%

224 pupils · 240 places

Pupils on roll
224
Boys / girls
108 / 116
School capacity
240
Capacity fill
224 / 240 (93%)
Free school meals
12.1%
FSM pupils
27
Gender
Mixed
School type
Foundation school

Age range

Ages 7–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

0 / 6

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

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Supported by a trust
Federation
South Wootton Federation
Headteacher
Mrs Georgie Earl

Location

Address
Hall Lane, South Wootton
Postcode
PE30 3JZ
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 foundation school (primary), Ages 7–11, in King's Lynn, Norfolk, 224 pupils on roll. Free school meals: 12.1%.

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 Infant School

    Ofsted: Needs attention

    Community school · Primary

    King's Lynn · PE30 3LJ · Norfolk

    Ages 4–7

    • Absence4.3%

    0.2 miles away

  • Reffley Academy

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    King's Lynn · PE30 3SF · Norfolk

    Ages 3–11

    • KS272%
    • Absence4.5%

    0.6 miles away

  • North Wootton Academy

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    King's Lynn · PE30 3PT · Norfolk

    Ages 4–11

    • KS270%
    • Absence4.7%

    0.9 miles away

  • Gaywood Primary School

    Ofsted: Expected standard

    Academy converter · Primary

    King's Lynn · PE30 4AY · Norfolk

    Ages 4–11

    • KS262%
    • Absence6.4%

    0.9 miles away

  • Greenpark Academy

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    King's Lynn · PE30 2RE · Norfolk

    Ages 3–11

    • KS262%
    • Absence7.4%

    1.3 miles away

  • Highgate Infant School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy converter · Primary

    King's Lynn · PE30 2PS · Norfolk

    Ages 4–7

    • Absence5.5%

    1.5 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Georgie Earl
Telephone
01553674596
Website
http://www.southwootton-jun.norfolk.sch.uk

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