Great Witchingham Church of England Primary Academy
Primary · Academy converter · Ages 4–11 · Norwich, Norfolk
Great Witchingham Church of England Primary Academy is a primary school in Norwich, Norfolk for ages 4–11 (academy converter). Its latest Ofsted outcome is Standards maintained, from the inspection on 10 December 2024.
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Key facts
- Address
- The Street, Lenwade, Norwich, NR9 5SD
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Council
- Norfolk
- Pupils on roll
- 70 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 20% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.2
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
Standards maintained Inspected 10 December 2024
Strengths
- “This small school ensures pupils learn about a much bigger world.”
- “Pupils appreciate the school’s caring, friendly ethos.”
- “Teachers make sure pupils are safe and know how to stay safe, especially online.”
To improve
- “At times, some teachers do not systematically check spelling and punctuation errors in written work.”
- “Some pupils therefore continue to make the same mistakes.”
- “While most pupils attend regularly, a minority do not.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 20 January 2025 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| Key stage 2 · reading, writing and maths, expected standard (2024/25) | 50% | 62% |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Applications and offers
- 2026 Reception entry: 0 first-preference applications, 0 offers in total, 0 offers to first-preference applicants.
Department for Education, school-level applications and offers, figures on national offer day. Earlier years are in the pass.
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Nearby primary schools
Straight-line distance, in Norfolk.
- Lyng Church of England Primary Academy 2.0 mi No Ofsted grade
- Reepham Primary School 2.7 mi Not judged
- Hockering Church of England Primary Academy 3.5 mi Not judged
- Bawdeswell Community Primary School 3.9 mi Good
- Cawston Church of England Primary Academy 4.2 mi Not judged
- Nightingale Infant & Nursery School 4.5 mi Good
- Taverham VC CE Junior School 4.8 mi School remains Good
- Queen's Hill Primary School 4.9 mi School remains Good