Brooke Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary School
Norwich, NR15 1HP · Norfolk · primary school
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109th 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.
Narrow the comparison to the 4,294 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.3/10 among them, against 3.6/10 nationally. 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 | 65.0 · 52 | 40% | 2.07 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Brooke Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 65.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The proportion reaching the higher standard was 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2025. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.3 out of 10 among them, against 3.6 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 97 pupils against a stated capacity of 140. 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 reach the higher standard in core subjects? What specific clubs or trips are available for Year 6 pupils? How does the school manage class sizes with the current number of places?
What Ofsted said about Brooke Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary School
Overview
The inspection confirms that Brooke Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary School has “taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection.” Pupils “enjoy coming to school and achieve well,” benefiting from a calm environment where teachers hold “high expectations for pupils’ learning and behaviour.” The school has successfully addressed previous issues through significant leadership changes and curriculum redesign.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “interesting” and clearly structured to help pupils “build a body of knowledge,” with effective provision for mixed-age classes.
- Teachers explain concepts well, ensuring pupils gain necessary knowledge; staff “check pupils’ work and help pupils to improve their work.”
- The phonics curriculum is effective, ensuring “most pupils learn to read fluently and with understanding by the end of Year 2.”
- There is “good provision for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND),” with the school being “tenacious in securing the best help available.”
- A revised behaviour system is used “consistently well,” creating a “calm and purposeful learning environment” where pupils feel safe.
Areas to improve
- The school must improve communication regarding rapid changes, as “support staff and parents do not always understand why changes are being made.”
- Leaders should ensure that “support staff and parents are fully involved as valued partners in the school improvement process” and that their views are sought.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 47% |
| 2023/24 | 69% |
| 2024/25 | 65% |
| 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
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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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