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Watton Westfield Infant and Nursery School

Breckland, IP25 6AUPrimaryAges 2–7MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Apr 2025
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
55 1st-choice / 56 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Watton Westfield Infant and Nursery School

Watton Westfield Infant and Nursery School serves children from age 2 to 7, and its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2025 rated it Good across the board — a significant turnaround from its previous inspection in 2016, when it was judged Inadequate. The school sits within Norfolk, where the average Key Stage 2 attainment score for primary schools is 52, though it's worth noting that Watton Westfield only covers the infant years, so its pupils won't sit KS2 SATs here. What stands out is the strength of its early years provision, which was rated Good in the latest inspection after being graded Outstanding (4) in the previous one — a clear sign that the school has stabilised and improved under headteacher Liam Ambrose. With 273 pupils on roll against a capacity of 324, the school is not yet full, but it was oversubscribed for 2025/26 entry, receiving 66 applications for 56 places, with all 55 first-preference applicants offered a spot.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 7 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressWest Road, West Road, Thetford, Breckland, IP25 6AU
HeadteacherLiam Ambrose
Local AuthorityNorfolk
Number of Pupils273
Free School Meals (FSM)21.8%
School Capacity273 / 324 (84% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

2 Apr 2025
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (2 Apr 2025): Standards maintained

Source: Ofsted, 12 Mar 2020. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
GymnasiumPlaying FieldsSensory RoomOutdoor PlaygroundDining HallLibraryMusic RoomsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

FootballCricketCross CountrySwimming

Clubs & Activities

Film ClubArt ClubBook ClubDramaChoirScience Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

Mental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:30-08:55

After-school care

15:15-18:00

Source: wattonwestfieldandjunior.org.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Watton Westfield Infant and Nursery School

Watton Westfield Infant and Nursery School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.