Ashleigh Primary School and Nursery, Wymondham, Wymondham
Ashleigh Primary School and Nursery, Wymondham is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Wymondham. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in June 2018. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in June 2024 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the highest of the 7 schools in Wymondham with published results, and 1,154th of 14,452 across England. For 2026 entry it had 1.5 first-choice applications for every place. It was 95% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2018)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Norfolk (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Ashleigh Primary School and Nursery, Wymondham in detail
Ashleigh Primary School and Nursery, Wymondham in its own words
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include karate, drama, art and cheerleading.
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 89% of Year 6 pupils at Ashleigh Primary School and Nursery, Wymondham reached the expected standard in reading and 94% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 73% and 70% in Norfolk and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 92% in reading and 97% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at Ashleigh Primary School and Nursery, Wymondham
For September 2026 entry, 82 families put Ashleigh Primary School and Nursery, Wymondham as their first choice and 181 named it as one of their preferences, for 56 places offered. That is 1.5 first choices for every place. 26 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Ashleigh Primary School and Nursery, Wymondham
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Ashleigh Primary School and Nursery, Wymondham are Robert Kett Primary School (0.4 miles, 77% reading, 66% maths); Browick Road Primary and Nursery School (0.8 miles, Outstanding, 84% reading, 74% maths); Silfield Oak Primary Academy (1.2 miles); and Hethersett VC Primary School (2.8 miles, Good, 81% reading, 87% maths).
Ashleigh Primary School and Nursery, Wymondham's 2025 results were higher than all 3 of them.
Robert Kett Primary SchoolBrowick Road Primary and Nursery SchoolSilfield Oak Primary AcademyHethersett VC Primary School
Who goes there
15.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), according to the 2026 school census.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Wymondham Rail Station, about 1.1 miles away in a straight line.
7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Hawthorne Close (opposite), 90 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Ashleigh Primary School and Nursery, Wymondham stands in is among the 20% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 90 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Norfolk (28), as is usual near a town centre.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Ashleigh Primary School and Nursery, Wymondham issued 10 suspensions, 2.1 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Our estimate from how close the nearest similar schools are and how oversubscribed the council's schools are. It is not a published boundary.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from June 2018, 8 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Outstanding.
Ofsted's report, in its own words
What is it like to attend this school?
Pupils blossom in this highly inclusive school. Pupils are kind and helpful. They have high levels of respect for each other. Pupils delight in taking on leadership roles. Younger pupils aspire to be prefects and play leaders. This is because older pupils act as excellent role models. Pupils know they make a positive difference to their school. They do this through school council discussions.
Leaders have high expectations for pupils' academic achievements and personal development. Pupils are happy and confident. They have excellent levels of self-control. An enthusiasm for learning permeates the school. Pupils achieve exceptionally well. Their conduct and attitudes to learning are exemplary.
What does the school do well and what does it need to do better?
The school's broad curriculum is highly ambitious for all pupils. It is precise about what pupils will learn, from Nursery through to Year 6. The sharp focus on increasing pupils' vocabulary is highly effective. Teachers deliver lessons that are consistently well organised and engaging. They provide precise instructions and present information clearly. Teachers enhance pupils' learning by using strategies pupils find familiar such as 'meet in the middle', 'three for tea' and partner talk. Pupils articulate their thinking and consolidate their learning exceptionally well. Teachers frequently check pupils' knowledge is secure. The proportion of pupils that achieve higher standards in their reading, writing and mathematics is significantly above national averages by the end of Year 6.
Pupils develop a love of reading. They thoroughly enjoy the books they share in class. These evoke discussions about social and moral dilemmas. Older pupils maintain this passion for reading. They know it expands their knowledge and helps employability later in life. Activities in Nursery prepare children exceptionally well for learning phonics in the Reception Year.
From Ofsted's June 2024 ungraded inspection report: the opening paragraphs of each section, quoted word for word. Read the full report Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at its June 2018 inspection - up from Good.
Rated Outstanding for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
15.2%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 89% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 94% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 94% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
31.0
Avg class size
29.8
Infant (KS1)
31.9
KS2
14
Total classes
8 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 5
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 1
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 5 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 4 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
0 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Norfolk is 4 (the median across 462 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Your chances of a place at Ashleigh Primary School and Nursery, Wymondham
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
95%
Near capacity
435 pupils
459 places
24 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Wymondham
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Wymondham
Across Norfolk council
Places available
9,547
Applications
7,482
Got 1st preference
94.4%
Got preferred school
98.7%
All primary applications across Norfolk council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(6)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
93
SEN Support
18
EHC Plans
25.6%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
434
Total Pupils
222
Boys
212
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
21
Teachers
20.7:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£51,717
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,134
Per pupil
£2460k
Total funding
£88k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.5%
Overall absence
4.7%
Persistent absence
383
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Ashleigh Primary School and Nursery, Wymondham
Questions parents ask about Ashleigh Primary School and Nursery, Wymondham
What are SATs results like at Ashleigh Primary School and Nursery, Wymondham?
Of the pupils at Ashleigh Primary School and Nursery, Wymondham who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 89% reached the expected standard in reading and 94% did so in maths.
What is Ashleigh Primary School and Nursery, Wymondham's Ofsted rating?
Ashleigh Primary School and Nursery, Wymondham's most recent Ofsted inspection, in June 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in June 2018, it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for Ashleigh Primary School and Nursery, Wymondham?
No fixed boundary. When Ashleigh Primary School and Nursery, Wymondham is oversubscribed, Norfolk allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Ashleigh Primary School and Nursery, Wymondham?
Ashleigh Primary School and Nursery, Wymondham was close to full in 2025, at 95% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at Ashleigh Primary School and Nursery, Wymondham?
Classes at Ashleigh Primary School and Nursery, Wymondham average 31 pupils (2025/26). 8 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Ashleigh Primary School and Nursery, Wymondham?
Ashleigh Primary School and Nursery, Wymondham has around 434 pupils on roll. 15% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Ashleigh Primary School and Nursery, Wymondham?
3.5% of sessions were missed at Ashleigh Primary School and Nursery, Wymondham in 2024/25. 4.7% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Ashleigh Primary School and Nursery, Wymondham?
Apply through Norfolk's coordinated admissions process, naming Ashleigh Primary School and Nursery, Wymondham on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
How many road collisions happen near Ashleigh Primary School and Nursery, Wymondham?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 5 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 4 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 0 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Norfolk is 4 (the median across 462 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Ashleigh Primary School and Nursery, Wymondham?
Ashleigh Primary School and Nursery, Wymondham is at Sheffield Road, Wymondham, Norfolk, NR18 0HL.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)