Cringleford CE VA Primary School
Norwich, NR4 7JR · Norfolk · primary school
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30th 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 — 7.6/10 against 4,240 of them, against 7.8/10 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 | 83.0 · 92 | 40% | 3.67 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 8.0 · 57 | 25% | 1.43 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Cringleford CE VA Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 83.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 8.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in October 2024. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (7.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.8 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 458 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 manage class sizes when the roll exceeds the designated capacity? What specific support is available for pupils who do not reach the expected standard in maths? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating while operating above its place limit?
What Ofsted said about Cringleford CE VA Primary School
Overview
Pupils are included with "warmth and kindness" and live out values of "community, courage, and compassion." The school provides a "thoughtfully constructed" curriculum that reflects its diverse community, resulting in pupils who "love learning and achieve well." Personal development is rated as outstanding, with pupils becoming "well-rounded citizens" exceptionally well prepared for life in modern Britain.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "thoughtfully constructed" to reflect the school community, with concepts like migration integrated into history to suit pupils' multicultural experiences.
- Reading is "at the heart of the curriculum," with trained staff delivering programmes well so pupils become "confident readers."
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) benefit from "clear systems" and bespoke support, allowing most to access the full curriculum.
- A "rich range of wider opportunities," including extra-curricular clubs and trips, enhances learning and broadens pupils' horizons.
- Governors provide "strong support and challenge," while staff feel "valued and proud" due to support for their well-being and professional learning.
Areas to improve
- Teachers must check pupils' understanding more carefully to ensure "misconceptions are not identified or addressed as quickly as they might," allowing pupils to build knowledge securely.
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 | 68% |
| 2023/24 | 75% |
| 2024/25 | 83% |
| 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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