Robert Kett Primary School, Wymondham
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Robert Kett Primary School excels at creating an inclusive, welcoming environment where all pupils - including those with additional needs - can access learning with confidence. The school has a strong focus on early reading and core skills, with structured teaching that builds knowledge step-by-step. Leaders genuinely prioritise staff wellbeing and professional development, creating a positive culture where teaching and learning thrive.
Key Strengths
- Well-structured curriculum that builds knowledge in small steps across all subjects
- Strong early reading programme with consistent phonics teaching and quick support for pupils who fall behind
- Inclusive environment with effective support for pupils with SEND and disadvantaged pupils
- Effective pastoral care and mental health support that helps pupils feel safe and manage emotions
- Leaders prioritise staff wellbeing and professional development, creating a positive school culture
Areas for Improvement
- Teachers need to use assessment information more precisely to adapt activities and activities are not always adjusted well enough in some subjects
- Some pupils struggle to follow school rules consistently and suspensions remain above national average
- All pupils, including disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND, need to sustain consistently high attendance
- Middle leaders need more support to develop expertise in monitoring provision and securing stronger outcomes
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility, concerns are actively identified and managed, and pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Assemblies, performances, social action projects, educational visits including visits to places of worship, bushcraft club
Robert Kett Primary School is a welcoming and inclusive school where pupils achieve in line with national averages and develop strong core skills. Leaders have successfully addressed previous areas for improvement and created a positive culture focused on teaching and learning.
At a Glance
21.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 77%. Maths has remained stable at around 66%. Writing has improved from 68% to 74%.
Class Sizes
30.9
Avg class size
30.5
Infant (KS1)
31.2
KS2
16
Total classes
10 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
80%
Available places
502 pupils
630 capacity
128 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Wymondham
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Wymondham
Admissions Demand - Norfolk
Places available
9,822
Applications
7,691
Got 1st preference
95.8%
Got preferred school
98.9%
Primary admissions across Norfolk (2025/26)
Inspection History(101)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
6.57953%
Overall absence
13.58268%
Persistent absence
508
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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