Eaton Primary School
Norwich, NR4 6HS · Norfolk · primary school
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56th 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 3,621 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.8/10 among them, against 6.3/10 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 | 72.0 · 71 | 40% | 2.83 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Eaton Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 72.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0%, matching the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.8 out of 10 among them, against 6.3 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Uke Club, Drama Club, and Rocksteady, or play netball, Ronin karate, and gymnastics. Music options include Mrs Duthie-Carr's Choir, Mr Gardner's Choir, and the Norfolk Music Service Orchestra. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 382 pupils against a stated capacity of 418. 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 not reaching the higher standard in maths? What does a typical day look like for a child joining the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2024 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Eaton Primary School
Overview
Eaton Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils thrive in a "warm, welcoming community" and are "proud of their school." The inspection confirms that the school maintains high standards, with pupils enjoying learning and behaving impeccably, supported by an ambitious curriculum and effective safeguarding arrangements.
Strengths
- Pupils are "confident and fluent readers" due to consistent phonics teaching and well-matched books.
- The curriculum is "ambitious for all pupils," with subject specialists determining the best order to teach important knowledge.
- Staff support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) well, ensuring they "learn well" through clear strategies and adaptations.
- The early years curriculum is "well planned," with purposeful play that prepares children effectively for key stage 1.
- Staff feel "valued" and "proud to work at the school," contributing to a healthy and happy workforce.
Areas to improve
- Teachers’ use of assessment is not always precise, meaning they are sometimes unaware that pupils are not ready to move on, leading to less secure learning.
- Teachers do not always adapt pedagogical approaches for different subjects, as they have not had the opportunity to fully consider how these methods should be applied within specific subject areas.
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 | 53% |
| 2023/24 | 70% |
| 2024/25 | 72% |
| 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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