Wicklewood Primary School and Nursery
URN: 121205 • Wymondham NR18 9QJ
Overview
- Name
- Wicklewood Primary School and Nursery
- URN
- 121205
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 68.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Laurence Hughes (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01953602333
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Hackford Road, Wymondham NR18 9QJ
Summary
Wicklewood Primary School and Nursery, located in Wymondham, Norfolk, is a foundation school that serves a diverse community of 176 pupils. With a capacity for 218, the school embraces a mixed-gender environment and prioritises inclusivity, as reflected in its 11.90% of pupils eligible for free school meals. The school has a long-standing tradition of education, dating back to the early 20th century, while also adopting innovative approaches to learning.
The school’s vision focuses on empowering students and staff to become advocates for a sustainable world. Wicklewood promotes a curriculum that values diversity and encourages creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration. Key priorities include supporting disadvantaged pupils, ensuring high attainment in reading, writing, and maths, and fostering a culture of mental health and well-being.
Wicklewood also values community partnerships, collaborating with local schools and childcare providers to enhance learning opportunities. The school encourages parental involvement and aims to create a safe, nurturing environment where children can thrive academically and socially.
The school’s vision focuses on empowering students and staff to become advocates for a sustainable world. Wicklewood promotes a curriculum that values diversity and encourages creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration. Key priorities include supporting disadvantaged pupils, ensuring high attainment in reading, writing, and maths, and fostering a culture of mental health and well-being.
Wicklewood also values community partnerships, collaborating with local schools and childcare providers to enhance learning opportunities. The school encourages parental involvement and aims to create a safe, nurturing environment where children can thrive academically and socially.
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Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 176 | 90 | 86 | 218 | 11.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 201 | 107 | 94 | 218 | 11.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 246 | 122 | 124 | 218 | 5.50 |
| 2022-09-11 | 246 | 122 | 124 | 218 | 5.50 |
| 2021-09-11 | 216 | 106 | 110 | 218 | 3.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 208 | 108 | 100 | 234 | 4.30 |
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