St William's Primary School, Norwich
St William's Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Norwich. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in April 2016. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in April 2025 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 59th-highest of the 102 schools in Norwich with published results, and 10,218th of 14,452 across England. It was 98% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Below England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2016)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Norfolk (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
St William's Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 81% of Year 6 pupils at St William's Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 60% 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 (70% in reading, 69% in maths).
Getting a place at St William's Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 70 families put St William's Primary School as their first choice and 124 named it as one of their preferences, for 59 places offered. That is 1.2 first choices for every place. 11 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at St William's Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to St William's Primary School are Heartsease Primary Academy (0.5 miles, Good, 64% reading, 61% maths); Hillside Avenue Primary and Nursery School, Thorpe (0.7 miles, Good, 68% reading, 70% maths); Lionwood Junior School (0.9 miles, Good, 62% reading, 57% maths); and Lionwood Infant and Nursery School (1 mile, Outstanding).
St William's Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 3 of them.
Heartsease Primary AcademyHillside Avenue Primary and Nursery School, ThorpeLionwood Junior SchoolLionwood Infant and Nursery School
What parents say
66 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about St William's Primary School (as of September 2025): 89% would recommend the school, 91% say their child is happy there and 71% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that they are kept well informed about progress (94%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (71%).
Who goes there
11.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 4.4% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 21 pupils (5.2%) received SEN support and 7 (1.7%) 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 social, emotional and mental health needs.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Norwich Rail Station, about 1.5 miles away in a straight line.
13 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is St. Williams Way (adjacent), 150 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood St William's Primary School stands in is among the 10% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 151 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, St William's Primary School issued 34 suspensions, 8.2 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to St William's Primary School are The Open Academy (0.7 miles), Thorpe St Andrew School and Sixth Form (0.8 miles) and Sprowston Community Academy (1.2 miles).
The Open AcademyThorpe St Andrew School and Sixth FormSprowston Community Academy
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; Ofsted Parent View; 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 April 2016, 10 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: Standards have been maintained.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's April 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
St William's creates a warm, inclusive environment where children feel safe and supported. Teachers are skilled at explaining concepts clearly and building on what children already know, helping them develop a genuine love of learning. The school offers plenty of enrichment activities - from sports clubs to creative pursuits - ensuring every child has opportunities to explore new interests and develop confidence.
Key Strengths
- Teachers explain ideas well and support pupils to build on their prior learning, creating positive attitudes to learning
- Pupils quickly become fluent readers with effective phonics teaching and a wide range of inspiring literature
- The school provides a wide range of enrichment activities including sports clubs, trips, competitions, and creative clubs that spark new interests
- Staff work closely with external specialists to provide tailored support for pupils with SEND who achieve well from their starting points
- High attendance achieved through regular communication with families and tailored support
Areas for Improvement
- Teachers do not always ensure that presentation in pupils' books reflects the high standards the school expects, resulting in variability in work quality across subjects
- Agreed behaviour routines are not used consistently well by all staff, which occasionally causes some pupils to lose attention and focus on learning
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with the school creating an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Sports clubs, trips, competitions, singing assemblies, creative clubs, leadership responsibilities
St William's Primary School is an inclusive community where staff and pupils support each other with respect and kindness. The school has maintained good standards with effective teaching, strong reading development, and a broad, well-ordered curriculum.
At a Glance
11.1%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
66 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 70% to 81% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 69% to 60% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 69% to 53% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
29.1
Avg class size
28.0
Infant (KS1)
29.9
KS2
14
Total classes
4 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Latest from St William's Primary School
World Mental Health Day
29 Sep 2026
Christmas Dates!
29 Sep 2026
Our Wonderful SWA!
29 Sep 2026
Connective Devices
29 Sep 2026
Family Forums
29 Sep 2026
Cross Country Runoff
29 Sep 2026
From St William's Primary School's website. School Signal is not affiliated with the school.
Social & online
Keep up with St William's Primary School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near St William's Primary School.
- Premier St Williams Holiday ClubAt the school · Not yet graded
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to St William's Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. St William's Primary 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
- 10
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 3
- Children hurt
- 2
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 10 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 3 serious and 7 slight.
2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt.
2 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 St William's Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
98%
Near capacity
411 pupils
420 places
9 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Norwich
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Norwich
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(10)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
21
SEN Support
7
EHC Plans
6.9%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
407
Total Pupils
200
Boys
207
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
25
Teachers
16.3:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£50,489
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,037
Per pupil
£2270k
Total funding
£70k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.0%
Overall absence
7.2%
Persistent absence
362
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
St William's Primary School
Questions parents ask about St William's Primary School
What are SATs results like at St William's Primary School?
Of the pupils at St William's Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 81% reached the expected standard in reading and 60% did so in maths.
What is St William's Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St William's Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in April 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in April 2016, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for St William's Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When St William's Primary 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 St William's Primary School?
St William's Primary School was close to full in 2025, at 98% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at St William's Primary School?
Classes at St William's Primary School average 29.1 pupils (2025/26). 4 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to St William's Primary School?
St William's Primary School has around 407 pupils on roll. 11% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at St William's Primary School?
4% of sessions were missed at St William's Primary School in 2024/25. 7.2% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to St William's Primary School?
Apply through Norfolk's coordinated admissions process, naming St William's Primary School 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.
Does St William's Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: Premier St Williams Holiday Club (registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near St William's Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 10 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 3 serious and 7 slight. 2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt. 2 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 St William's Primary School?
St William's Primary School is at Williams Loke, Thorpe St Andrew, Norwich, Norfolk, NR7 0AJ.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)