Gresham Village School and Nursery
Norwich, NR11 8RF · Norfolk · primary school
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151st 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 3,978 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.3/10 among them, against 2.8/10 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 | 60.0 · 39 | 41% | 1.60 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 33% | 1.73 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 26% | 0.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Gresham Village School and Nursery overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 60.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The proportion reaching the higher standard was 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2022. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.3 out of 10 among them, against 2.8 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 138 pupils against a stated capacity of 192. 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 in core subjects? What specific strategies are used to improve attainment in the areas where the school currently sits below the national median? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating while addressing the gap in higher-standard results?
What Ofsted said about Gresham Village School and Nursery
Overview
Gresham Village School continues to be a good school where pupils enjoy their learning and feel safe. The curriculum is described as "well sequenced and ambitious," with teachers providing clear explanations and adapting resources to meet individual needs. Pupils are polite, well-behaved, and benefit from strong routines that help them concentrate and make good progress in reading and mathematics.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "well sequenced and ambitious," enabling pupils to make good progress in phonics and mathematics.
- Pupils are "keen to learn and contribute to class discussions," feeling proud of their achievements due to supportive teaching.
- Staff maintain high expectations for behaviour, resulting in pupils who are "polite and well mannered" and confident in their work.
- Leaders provide strong support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, ensuring they can "flourish and take part in all that school life has to offer."
- Staff feel "supported and listened to by leaders," with centralised systems helping to ease workload and focus on educational quality.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should develop assessment of the wider curriculum beyond mathematics and English to gain a "greater understanding of what pupils remember."
- Curriculum plans for some subjects lack precision; leaders must refine these by identifying "more precisely the content and vocabulary for pupils to learn," particularly for younger year groups.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff receiving regular training and using an online platform to manage concerns and share information with outside agencies.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 33% |
| 2023/24 | 52% |
| 2024/25 | 60% |
| 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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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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