Astley Primary School
Melton Constable, NR24 2HH · Norfolk · primary school
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217th of 281 primary schools in Norfolk we can score, 343 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 0.6/10 against 2,592 of them, against 0.9/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 39.0 · 8 | 41% | 0.31 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 33% | 1.71 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 26% | 0.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Astley Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 39.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2022. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (0.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join Energy Club, Knit and Stitch, Sign Language, and Code/ICT. Sports include football, running, cricket, dance, netball, and swimming. Peripatetic music tuition is available, with trips to Bewilderwood and Cromer. An after-school club operates for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 200 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to progress from the expected standard to the higher standard? What specific strategies are used to improve reading outcomes? How does the after-school club integrate with the main curriculum?
What Ofsted said about Astley Primary School
Overview
Astley Primary School is described as a "positive and caring place for pupils to learn," where adults act as "positive role models." The report highlights that pupils enjoy their lessons, benefit from a carefully chosen curriculum, and are encouraged to take on responsibilities within the school community.
Strengths
- The curriculum has been rewritten and improved, with subject leaders given time to focus on development and share knowledge with teachers.
- The early reading curriculum is "well sequenced," with staff well trained in phonics and books "well matched to the sounds they learn."
- A new approach to behaviour management, supported by a pastoral team, helps pupils who require additional help to be "ready to listen and respond well."
- Leaders are "considerate of their workload and supportive of their well-being," creating a positive staff culture.
- Pupils develop a "love of reading" through exposure to a range of books and poetry, both classic and modern.
Areas to improve
- In a small number of subjects, teaching does not enable pupils to "secure all the knowledge that is set out in the curriculum plans."
- Pupils lack sufficient opportunities to "recall and build on prior learning," preventing them from securing a "deeper foundation of knowledge" in these areas.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a "positive culture of safeguarding" and strong communication with families.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 42% |
| 2023/24 | 29% |
| 2024/25 | 39% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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