Robert Kett Primary School, Wymondham

Requires Improvement
Primary
Academy sponsor led
Mixed
Ages 411

Data last updated 11 Sept 2026

Location

Very likely (~858m)Possible (~1.2km)Unlikely (~1.6km)Confidence: medium

Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data

Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Miss Cara Fahy
Pupils:502 / 630 capacity
LA:Norfolk
Phone:01953603405
Address:Hewitts Lane, Wymondham, NR18 0LS
Trust:UNITY SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
Admissions:Not applicable
Status:open
Opened:1 September 2023

Ofsted Rating

Requires Improvement

Overall

URN:150160
UKPRN:10093276
Diocese:Not applicable
Constituency:South Norfolk
Urban/Rural:Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

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 2025/26

KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)

2024
2025
Reading+3ppMaths-3ppWriting+6pp

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

Getting There

Tube / Metro / Tram

Wymondham Abbey (Mid Norfolk Railway)
1.3km · 21 min walk
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Capacity & Demand

School Occupancy

80%

Available places

502 pupils

630 capacity

128 spare places available

Area Demand Pressure - Wymondham

Low pressure
New homes approved:420
Projected new pupils:105

Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Wymondham

Admissions Demand - Norfolk

Low demand0.78x oversubscription

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)

Date not published by Ofsted
Requires Improvement
Date not published by Ofsted
Requires Improvement
Date not published by Ofsted
Requires Improvement

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SEN Provision

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Pupil Demographics

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Pupil Absence
2024/25

6.57953%

Overall absence

13.58268%

Persistent absence

508

Enrolments

Authorised5.0514%
Unauthorised1.52813%
Persistent (10%+)13.58268%
Severe (50%+)2.55906%

Absence trend

6.71061%
23/24
6.57953%
24/25
Overall absence rate

Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.

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