Freethorpe Community Primary and Nursery School
Norwich, NR13 3NZ · Norfolk · primary school
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177th 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 3,905 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.0/10 among them, against 2.9/10 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 | 50.0 · 19 | 62% | 1.17 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 6.0 · 45 | 38% | 1.72 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Freethorpe Community Primary and Nursery School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 50.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 6.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.0 out of 10 among them, against 2.9 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 176 pupils against a stated capacity of 202. 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
With 26 places currently available, how does the school manage class sizes if demand rises next year? Since the results for the higher standard are below the national median, what specific support is provided to pupils aiming for those top grades? How does the school engage parents in monitoring progress during the year?
What Ofsted said about Freethorpe Community Primary and Nursery School
Overview
Pupils are happy and feel safe, benefiting from staff who have "high expectations for their learning" and care deeply about well-being. The school delivers a "highly ambitious curriculum" that logically links knowledge across subjects, supported by clear teaching and a strong focus on reading. Leaders have successfully addressed previous weaknesses in mathematics and foster an inclusive ethos where most pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) flourish.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate high attendance and are "eager to answer teachers’ questions," showing enthusiasm for learning and good peer relationships.
- Teachers present knowledge with clarity and "meticulously check that pupils understand," using questioning to refine thinking.
- Reading is a priority with a consistent approach; teachers "respond quickly when pupils fall behind" to help them catch up.
- A wide range of extra-curricular activities, including sports, horticulture, and excursions, enhances pupils’ cultural understanding and independence.
- Governors support leaders effectively, holding them to account and ensuring actions lead to tangible improvements in curriculum quality.
Areas to improve
- The school must ensure pupils gain a "broader knowledge of global religions and cultures" to develop a richer understanding of diversity.
- Leaders must provide teachers with "precise guidance on how to adapt the curriculum" for some pupils with SEND.
- The school must ensure all pupils with SEND receive "swift and appropriate support" to help them read better and achieve as well as they could.
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 | 64% |
| 2023/24 | 67% |
| 2024/25 | 50% |
| 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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