Watton Westfield Infant and Nursery School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Thetford, East of England IP25 6AU · Norfolk
#1111 of 1,872 primary schools in East of England
#9225 of 15,697 nationally
About Watton Westfield Infant and Nursery School
Watton Westfield Infant and Nursery School is a academy primary located in Thetford, in the Norfolk local authority of East of England, England. It caters for Ages 2–7. In 2025 it enrolled 261 students. Academies and free schools are state-funded and free to attend, run by academy trusts rather than the local authority.
Its Success Index (England) is 44.3 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of primary schools in England and 1111th of 1,872 ranked primary schools in East of England. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (44th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 261; capacity filled 80.6%.
There are 23 schools in Thetford; Watton Westfield Infant and Nursery School ranks 7th of 23 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)–
- KS2: higher standard (20%)–
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)23.2%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Watton Westfield Infant and Nursery School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 261
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 23.2%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 80.6%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
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Schools near Watton Westfield Infant and Nursery School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Watton Junior School
Thetford · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
311 students · 262 m away
Wayland Academy
Thetford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
564 students · 402 m away
Parker's Church of England Primary Academy
Thetford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
93 students · 2.1 km away
Thompson Primary School
Thetford · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
93 students · 4.1 km away
St Peter and St Paul Church of England Primary Academy & Nursery
Thetford · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
234 students · 4.1 km away
Ashill Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Thetford · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
109 students · 4.6 km away
Caston Church of England Primary Academy
Attleborough · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
71 students · 4.6 km away
Great Hockham Primary School and Nursery
Thetford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
99 students · 8.6 km away
Thomas Bullock Church of England Primary and Nursery Academy
Thetford · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
229 students · 8.7 km away
Rocklands Community Primary School
Attleborough · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
73 students · 8.7 km away
Similar schools
Academy primary schools in East of England with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Hinguar Community Primary School
Southend-on-Sea · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
261 students
Ravens Academy
Clacton-on-Sea · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
262 students
Poplars Community Primary School
Lowestoft · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
260 students
The Willows Primary School
Ipswich · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
259 students
Rose Hill Primary
Ipswich · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
259 students
St Leonard's Church of England Primary School
Southminster · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
258 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Watton Westfield Infant and Nursery School a good school?
Watton Westfield Infant and Nursery School has a Success Index (England) of 44.3 out of 100 (Lower 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #1111 of 1,872 in East of England. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Watton Westfield Infant and Nursery School rank in East of England?
Watton Westfield Infant and Nursery School ranks #1111 of 1,872 primary schools in East of England and #9225 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Watton Westfield Infant and Nursery School?
Watton Westfield Infant and Nursery School had 261 students in 2025.
Is Watton Westfield Infant and Nursery School a primary school or a secondary school?
Watton Westfield Infant and Nursery School is classified as a primary covering Ages 2–7. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near Watton Westfield Infant and Nursery School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Watton Westfield Infant and Nursery School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.