East Harling Primary School and Nursery
Norwich, NR16 2NQ · Norfolk · primary school
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178th 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 3,438 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.0/10 among them, against 1.6/10 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 | 40.0 · 8 | 40% | 0.32 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.73 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
East Harling Primary School and Nursery overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 40.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 3.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in February 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.0 out of 10 among them, against 1.6 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 191 pupils against a stated capacity of 240. 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 literacy? What specific strategies are used to raise attainment in maths? How does the nursery transition into the main primary curriculum?
What Ofsted said about East Harling Primary School and Nursery
Overview
Pupils are proud of their school, benefiting from "warm relationships" and a "calm and orderly environment" that fosters enthusiasm for learning. Leaders have successfully improved the wider curriculum, particularly in subjects like art and geography, ensuring pupils "learn more and remember more." The school provides high-quality support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, while maintaining effective safeguarding arrangements.
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy the new curriculum, with teachers creating engaging lessons that help students understand and retain knowledge.
- Reading provision is strong, with staff well-trained to teach letters and sounds, and a new curriculum developed to improve fluency.
- Provision for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities is a strength, featuring bespoke support and high-quality staff training.
- Personal development is well-supported, preparing pupils for future responsibilities through lessons on health, democracy, and cultural appreciation.
- Governors have developed a "strong understanding of high-quality education," enabling them to ask useful questions about curriculum implementation.
Areas to improve
- In the early years, some activities lack a clear learning purpose; leaders should provide training to maximise learning opportunities within continuous provision.
- Monitoring of curriculum implementation in some subjects is at an "early stage of development"; leaders should review systems to gain deeper insights into effectiveness.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff knowing how to report concerns and secure help for vulnerable pupils quickly.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 60% |
| 2023/24 | 63% |
| 2024/25 | 40% |
| 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.
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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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