Carleton Rode Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Norwich, NR16 1RW · Norfolk · primary school
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278th 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 — 0.0/10 against 3,927 of them, against 0.4/10 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 | 13.0 · 0 | 62% | 0.03 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 38% | 0.40 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Carleton Rode Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 13.0% 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%, against a national median of 7%. 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 (0.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 59 pupils against a stated capacity of 77. 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 who are below the expected standard in core subjects? What specific interventions are in place to help children reach the higher standard? How does the school monitor progress for pupils in the lower intake group?
What Ofsted said about Carleton Rode Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Overview
Pupils enjoy attending this small school, where they feel safe and are taught values of ‘kindness, honesty and perseverance’. The inspection awarded ‘Good’ across all key judgement areas, marking an improvement from the previous ‘Requires improvement’ rating. Leaders provide a broad curriculum that interests pupils, who achieve well from their different starting points.
Strengths
- Pupils are polite, work hard, and behave well in lessons, listening carefully to adults and each other.
- The curriculum is enhanced by carefully planned trips and visitors, such as visits to Norwich Castle and local farms.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities have their needs quickly identified and receive effective support.
- Children make a strong start in early years, becoming confident and independent learners through engaging activities.
- Governors provide appropriate support and challenge, and staff benefit from being part of a federation.
Areas to improve
- In a few subjects, key concepts are not made clear to staff, meaning pupils struggle to link new ideas to prior learning.
- Phonics is not always taught using agreed approaches, and some pupils practise with books containing sounds they cannot yet decode, hampering reading fluency.
Safeguarding
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 | 30% |
| 2023/24 | 50% |
| 2024/25 | 13% |
| 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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