All Saints Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Winfarthing

About All Saints Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Winfarthing

All Saints Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School in Winfarthing is a very small village primary, with just 22 pupils on roll against a capacity of 70. That means it is operating at less than a third of its potential size, which is unusual for a state primary. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 36.4%, well above the national average of around 23% and significantly higher than the Norfolk local authority average. Despite the small roll, demand for places is strong: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 7 applications for just 4 places, making it oversubscribed with a ratio of 1.75 applicants per place. All four first-preference families were offered a spot, which suggests the school is a popular choice among local parents who live close enough to secure a place. The school is mixed, Church of England, and serves the 4-11 age range in the South Norfolk area.

Academically, the picture is mixed. In the most recent Key Stage 2 results, just 14% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, which is well below the Norfolk local authority average of 52%. The school ranks 52nd out of 54 primary schools in South Norfolk on this measure, placing it in the bottom 50 nationally. However, individual subject scores tell a more nuanced story: 86% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, with an average scaled score of 105, and 43% achieved the higher standard in reading. Maths and writing were weaker, with only 29% reaching the expected standard in each. Ofsted last inspected the school in March 2024 and confirmed it remains Good, with leadership and management also rated Good. The previous graded inspection in 2013 also awarded Good overall, so the school has maintained a consistent rating over time.

The school offers a solid range of facilities for its size, including a sports hall, playing fields, a forest school area, a sensory room and a chapel. Sports on offer include football, netball, cricket, athletics, gymnastics and dance, and there are clubs such as science club, choir and film club. SEND provision covers moderate learning difficulty, speech, language and communication needs, and autistic spectrum disorder. With its very small cohort, this school will suit families who want a close-knit, community-focused setting where staff can know every child individually. The oversubscription means that living nearby is likely essential for a place, and the high FSM proportion suggests the school serves a relatively disadvantaged catchment. It is not a strong academic performer on headline measures, but the reading results are a clear strength.

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