Caston Church of England Primary Academy
Attleborough, NR17 1DD · Norfolk · primary school
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223rd 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 — 0.1/10 against 3,780 of them, against 0.5/10 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) 2023/24 | 27.0 · 2 | 40% | 0.08 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2023/24 | 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.
Caston Church of England Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2023/24, 27.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 63%. 0.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 6%. 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 (0.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.5 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in October 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils access swimming, climbing, and sailing, alongside guitar and ukelele lessons. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 71 pupils against a stated capacity of 105. 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 curriculum integrate the swimming and sailing activities into the broader learning experience?
What Ofsted said about Caston Church of England Primary Academy
Overview
This is a small, welcoming primary academy where pupils are happy and feel supported. The school has developed an ambitious curriculum that prioritises reading and ensures high expectations for all pupils, including those with special educational needs. Inspectors found the quality of education, behaviour, and personal development to be good, with effective safeguarding arrangements in place.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "ambitious" and focuses precisely on essential knowledge, with careful sequencing to prevent misconceptions.
- Reading is a high priority; staff are "thoroughly trained" in phonics, and teachers foster a love of reading through enthusiastic daily sessions.
- Pupils are "respectful and tolerant," welcoming new peers warmly and engaging positively in community activities like charity walks.
- Teachers possess "strong subject knowledge" and use effective assessment to identify and support pupils who are struggling.
- The school provides a comprehensive programme for personal development through relationships, sex, and health education, which pupils appreciate.
Areas to improve
- The school should help new teachers establish consistent routines to minimise disruption, as a small number of pupils occasionally do not meet behavioural expectations.
- The school must refine its monitoring of attendance for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) to better identify absence patterns and improve outcomes for this group.
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 | 60% |
| 2023/24 | 27% |
| England | 63% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,190 state schools in England we hold a 2023/24 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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