Ashleigh Primary School and Nursery, Wymondham

  • Primary
  • Local authority maintained
  • Ages 4 to 11
Ofsted: Outstanding

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

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths89%

89%, 27 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths25%

25%, 17 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score108

108, 2 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score110

110, 5 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score110

110, 5 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

434 pupils on roll, with places for 480

Eligible for free school meals15.2%

15.2%, 11.3 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language14.3%

14.3%, 7.3 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support21.4%

21.4%, 6.6 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan4.1%

4.1%, 1.9 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Ashleigh Primary School and Nursery, Wymondham

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Robert Kett Primary School0.4 milesReport card: Expected standard62% met the expected standard
Browick Road Primary and Nursery School0.8 milesOfsted judgements: Good to outstanding71% met the expected standard
Silfield Oak Primary Academy1 mileNo Ofsted inspectionNot published
Hethersett VC Primary School3 milesOfsted: Good58% met the expected standard
Wicklewood Primary School and Nursery3 milesOfsted judgements: Good to outstanding52% 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
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.