Wicklewood Primary School and Nursery, Wymondham
Wicklewood Primary School and Nursery is a primary school for pupils aged 2 to 11 in Wymondham. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in March 2015. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in November 2024 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 7th-highest of the 7 schools in Wymondham with published results, and 12,028th of 14,452 across England. It was 84% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Below England average
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2015)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
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
Wicklewood Primary School and Nursery in detail
Results
In 2025, 62% of Year 6 pupils at Wicklewood Primary School and Nursery reached the expected standard in reading and 67% 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 (64% in reading, 64% in maths).
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Wicklewood Primary School and Nursery
For September 2026 entry, 16 families put Wicklewood Primary School and Nursery as their first choice and 38 named it as one of their preferences, for 20 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Wicklewood Primary School and Nursery
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Wicklewood Primary School and Nursery are Morley Church of England Primary Academy (1.6 miles, 82% reading, 76% maths); Wymondham College Prep School (2.3 miles, Outstanding, 76% reading, 80% maths); Robert Kett Primary School (2.5 miles, 77% reading, 66% maths); and Browick Road Primary and Nursery School (2.7 miles, Outstanding, 84% reading, 74% maths).
Each of them had higher 2025 results than Wicklewood Primary School and Nursery.
Morley Church of England Primary AcademyWymondham College Prep SchoolRobert Kett Primary SchoolBrowick Road Primary and Nursery School
What parents say
59 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Wicklewood Primary School and Nursery (as of September 2025): 73% would recommend the school, 83% say their child is happy there and 57% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that they are kept well informed about progress (86%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (57%).
Who goes there
13.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 2.7% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 35 pupils (19.2%) received SEN support and 0 (0%) 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 speech, language and communication needs.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Wymondham Abbey (Mid Norfolk Railway), about 2.1 miles away in a straight line.
2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Church (opposite), 310 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 3 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Norfolk (28).
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Wicklewood Primary School and Nursery issued 25 suspensions, 14.2 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; 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
Every family who put it first was offered a place for 2026 entry, so distance did not limit places that year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from March 2015, 11 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's November 2024 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Wicklewood is a happy, welcoming school where children thrive and enjoy learning. Teachers bring lessons to life through practical activities, trips to places like the theatre, and a wonderful library that pupils love. The school is exceptionally well-led and has bounced back from recent challenges to give your child an excellent education with lots of opportunities to grow in confidence.
Key Strengths
- Excellent leadership and management that has rapidly turned the school around - staff appreciate the support and training they receive
- High-quality teaching of reading with regular checks ensuring all pupils learn to read quickly, and those needing extra help get it
- Strong teaching of English and mathematics with staff using effective questioning to help pupils progress
- Well-designed curriculum with carefully chosen schemes to support teachers in providing high-quality education
- Warm, welcoming school community where pupils are kind and respectful, with lots of trips out and after-school clubs to enrich their learning
Areas for Improvement
- Not all staff consistently use high-quality discussion and questioning to check pupils' understanding across all subjects, which can slow progress through the curriculum
- Limited organised games, activities and things for pupils to do at playtime outside of the forest school area
- Relationships with some parents remain distant following the pandemic, though the school is actively working to rebuild these connections
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with strong policies and a positive culture around pupil safety.
Extracurricular Activities
After-school clubs, trips to the theatre, forest school area, eco-council, artwork displays at regional events, breakfast club
Wicklewood Primary School and Nursery is a Good school that has made significant improvements over the last two years following a period of staffing and leadership challenges. The school is now stable with strong leadership and pupils are happy, making good progress in their learning.
At a Glance
13.2%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
59 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 remained stable at around 62% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 67% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 71% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
26.0
Avg class size
22.7
Infant (KS1)
28.5
KS2
7
Total classes
3 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Wicklewood Primary School and Nursery
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 1
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 1
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 1 road collision in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 0 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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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
84%
Available places
176 pupils
210 places
34 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: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(6)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
35
SEN Support
0
EHC Plans
19.2%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
182
Total Pupils
93
Boys
89
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
8
Teachers
22.8:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£42,270
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,234
Per pupil
£1024k
Total funding
£38k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.6%
Overall absence
18.0%
Persistent absence
183
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Wicklewood Primary School and Nursery
What are SATs results like at Wicklewood Primary School and Nursery?
Of the pupils at Wicklewood Primary School and Nursery who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 62% reached the expected standard in reading and 67% did so in maths.
What is Wicklewood Primary School and Nursery's Ofsted rating?
Wicklewood Primary School and Nursery's most recent Ofsted inspection, in November 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in March 2015, it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for Wicklewood Primary School and Nursery?
No fixed boundary. When Wicklewood Primary School and Nursery is oversubscribed, Norfolk allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Wicklewood Primary School and Nursery?
Wicklewood Primary School and Nursery was not full in 2025: it ran at 84% of its 210 places.
How big are the classes at Wicklewood Primary School and Nursery?
Classes at Wicklewood Primary School and Nursery average 26 pupils (2025/26). 3 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Wicklewood Primary School and Nursery?
Wicklewood Primary School and Nursery has around 182 pupils on roll. 13% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Wicklewood Primary School and Nursery?
4.6% of sessions were missed at Wicklewood Primary School and Nursery in 2024/25. 18% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Wicklewood Primary School and Nursery?
Apply through Norfolk's coordinated admissions process, naming Wicklewood Primary School and Nursery 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 Wicklewood Primary School and Nursery?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 1 road collision in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 0 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 Wicklewood Primary School and Nursery?
Wicklewood Primary School and Nursery is at Hackford Road, Wicklewood, Wymondham, Norfolk, NR18 9QJ.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)