South Wootton Junior School, King's Lynn
South Wootton Junior School is a primary school for pupils aged 7 to 11 in King's Lynn. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in November 2016. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in May 2023 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 13th-highest of the 40 schools in King's Lynn with published results, and 7,614th of 14,452 across England. It was 99% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2016)
- Capacity
- 99% full
- Attendance
- In line with England
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
South Wootton Junior School in detail
Results
In 2025, 73% of Year 6 pupils at South Wootton Junior School reached the expected standard in reading and 80% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 73% and 70% in Norfolk and 77% and 75% across England.
Results were similar in 2024 (72% in reading, 77% in maths).
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at South Wootton Junior School
Across Norfolk, 94% of families were offered their first-choice primary school for 2026 entry, and 99% were offered one of the schools they named.
In 2026, families in Norfolk lodged 64 appeals against primary school offers; 51 reached a hearing and 5 succeeded (9.8% of those heard).
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to South Wootton Junior School are South Wootton Infant School (0.2 miles, Good); Reffley Academy (0.6 miles, Good, 79% reading, 79% maths); North Wootton Academy (0.9 miles, Good, 84% reading, 84% maths); and Gaywood Primary School (0.9 miles, Good, 72% reading, 78% maths).
South Wootton Junior School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 3 schools.
South Wootton Infant SchoolReffley AcademyNorth Wootton AcademyGaywood Primary School
Who goes there
12.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 7.6% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 27 pupils (12.1%) received SEN support and 5 (2.2%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is autism.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Kings Lynn Rail Station, about 1.8 miles away in a straight line.
7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is St James Medical Practice (opposite), 190 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood South Wootton Junior School 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 47 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. 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, South Wootton Junior School issued 4 suspensions, 1.7 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to South Wootton Junior School are Springwood High School (1 mile), King Edward VII Academy (1.4 miles) and King's Lynn Academy (1.6 miles).
Springwood High SchoolKing Edward VII AcademyKing's Lynn Academy
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 · 3 years agoThis judgement is from November 2016, 9 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Good.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its November 2016 inspection - up from Requires Improvement.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
12.1%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 73% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 80% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 62% to 68% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
27.8
Avg class size
27.8
KS2
8
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with South Wootton Junior School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to South Wootton Junior School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. South Wootton Junior School is in Norfolk; for families living there:
Apply to Norfolk for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 9
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 4
- Children hurt
- 5
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 9 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 4 serious and 5 slight.
5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 4 on foot and 1 on a bicycle.
6 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.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
99%
Near capacity
236 pupils
237 places
1 spare place in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - King's Lynn
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for King's Lynn
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.
Inspection History(7)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
27
SEN Support
5
EHC Plans
14.3%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
224
Total Pupils
108
Boys
116
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
14
Teachers
16.0:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£45,614
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£4,966
Per pupil
£1279k
Total funding
£39k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.3%
Overall absence
8.5%
Persistent absence
246
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
South Wootton Junior School
Questions parents ask about South Wootton Junior School
What are SATs results like at South Wootton Junior School?
Of the pupils at South Wootton Junior School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 73% reached the expected standard in reading and 80% did so in maths.
What is South Wootton Junior School's Ofsted rating?
South Wootton Junior School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in May 2023, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in November 2016, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for South Wootton Junior School?
No fixed boundary. When South Wootton Junior School is oversubscribed, Norfolk allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at South Wootton Junior School?
South Wootton Junior School was full in 2025, at 100% of its capacity, so places are allocated on the oversubscription criteria.
How big are the classes at South Wootton Junior School?
Classes at South Wootton Junior School average 27.8 pupils (2025/26). 1 class has more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to South Wootton Junior School?
South Wootton Junior School has around 224 pupils on roll. 12% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at South Wootton Junior School?
4.3% of sessions were missed at South Wootton Junior School in 2024/25. 8.5% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to South Wootton Junior School?
Apply through Norfolk's coordinated admissions process, naming South Wootton Junior School on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
How many road collisions happen near South Wootton Junior School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 9 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 4 serious and 5 slight. 5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 4 on foot and 1 on a bicycle. 6 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 South Wootton Junior School?
South Wootton Junior School is at Hall Lane, South Wootton, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 3JZ.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)