Ashleigh Primary School and Nursery, Wymondham
Sheffield Road, Wymondham, NR18 0HLOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Ashleigh Primary School and Nursery, Wymondham is a primary school in Wymondham for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 453 schools in Norfolk. It ranks 1st of 263 primary schools in Norfolk. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in June 2018.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 13 June 2018, report published 17 July 2018
- Overall effectiveness
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 25 June 2024
Pupils blossom in this highly inclusive school. Pupils are kind and helpful. They have high levels of respect for each other. Pupils delight in taking on leadership roles. Younger pupils aspire to be prefects and play leaders. This is because older pupils act as excellent role models. Pupils know they make a positive difference to their school. They do this through school council discussions. Leaders have high expectations for pupils' academic achievements and personal development. Pupils are happy and confident. They have excellent levels of self-control. An enthusiasm for learning permeates the school. Pupils achieve exceptionally well. Their conduct and attitudes to learning are exemplary. Pupils relish the extensive opportunities to learn new talents and broaden their interests. All pupils learn to play African drums and ukulele and have samba lessons. Pupils are immensely proud of the sporting talents they develop through dance club, karate and football. A nearby farm provides a unique space for pupils to learn to care for living things. Pupils like to collect eggs from the chickens. They develop a deep awareness of sustainability by growing their own fruit and vegetables.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
63 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
434 pupils on roll, with places for 480
Schools near Ashleigh Primary School and Nursery, Wymondham
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Kett Primary School | 0.4 miles | Report card: Expected standard | 62% met the expected standard |
| Browick Road Primary and Nursery School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 71% met the expected standard |
| Silfield Oak Primary Academy | 1 mile | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Hethersett VC Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 58% met the expected standard |
| Wicklewood Primary School and Nursery | 3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 52% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr John McConnell
- Phone
- 01953602410
- Address
- Sheffield Road, Wymondham, NR18 0HL
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- URN
- 120922
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.