Woodton Primary School
Norwich Road, Woodton, Bungay, NR35 2LLOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Woodton Primary School is a primary school in Bungay for ages 5 to 11. It is one of the 453 schools in Norfolk. It ranks 79th of 263 primary schools in Norfolk. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in May 2016.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 25 May 2016, report published 24 June 2016
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 29 April 2025
Pupils enjoy attending this welcoming school. Staff ensure that pupils feel safe, cared for and respected. Relationships between staff and pupils are warm. Pupils trust adults to help them when they are worried or need support. The school has high expectations for pupils' learning. Pupils rise to these expectations. They are keen to be successful and talk confidently about how they are improving, especially in reading, handwriting and mathematics. Pupils appreciate the way that teachers explain new concepts clearly and provide extra support when they need it. This approach supports pupils to achieve well. Classrooms are calm and purposeful. Consistent routines support pupils in listening carefully, taking pride in their work and showing kindness to others. Pupils understand the school's approach to behaviour. They talk about how adults help them to reflect on their choices and how they can put things right. The school supports pupils' personal development effectively. For example, outdoor learning is an important contributor to pupils' development of resilience and confidence. Pupils enjoy undertaking tasks like whittling wood, building dens or cooking over an open fire. They also enjoy clubs and responsibilities such as school councillors or ambassadors. Pupils learn about and understand the importance of fairness, respect and difference.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, the tasks set do not sufficiently support pupils to apply or embed what they have been taught. This means that some pupils do not remember important knowledge as well as they could. The school should ensure that tasks consistently help pupils recall and use key ideas with increasing confidence and independence.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
10 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
44 pupils on roll, with places for 49
Schools near Woodton Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seething and Mundham Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 56% met the expected standard |
| Brooke Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 65% met the expected standard |
| Hempnall Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 64% met the expected standard |
| Ditchingham Church of England Primary Academy | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 45% met the expected standard |
| Earsham Church of England Primary Academy | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 73% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 5 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Dawn Thomas
- Phone
- 01508482294
- Address
- Norwich Road, Woodton, Bungay, NR35 2LL
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- URN
- 120866
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.