Worstead Church of England Primary School
103%
Capacity
108
Pupils
2.4x
Demand
About Worstead Church of England Primary School
Worstead Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the North Norfolk community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 108 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (103% of 105 places).
Ofsted has rated Worstead Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Nick Read, it falls under Norfolk local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 53% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 9842nd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 11th out of 30 in North Norfolk.
Worstead Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 38 applications for 16 places, making it 2.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 15 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Worstead Church of England Primary School include ICT Suite, Art Studios, Library, Dining Hall, Gymnasium, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Swimming, Gymnastics, Netball and 3 more, as well as clubs including Film Club, Art Club, Coding.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 8.3%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in North Norfolk, Worstead Church of England Primary School is one of the options available in the East of England region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Honing Road, North Walsham, North Norfolk, NR28 9RQ |
| Headteacher | Nick Read |
| Local Authority | Norfolk |
| Number of Pupils | 108 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 8.3% |
| School Capacity | 108 / 105 (103% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
2 Dec 2021Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (2 Dec 2021): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 20 May 2016. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (53%)
9842nd of 13,686
Nationally
1085th of 1,612
In East of England
11th of 30
In North Norfolk
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
53%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
63%
'23/24
53%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed16
38
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
15 families put this school as their 1st choice (39% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Honing Road, North Walsham
North Norfolk, NR28 9RQ
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