Magdalen Gates Primary School
Norwich, NR3 1NG · Norfolk · primary school
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131st 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 — 4.0/10 against 2,762 of them, against 3.8/10 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 | 62.0 · 44 | 62% | 2.68 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 38% | 1.13 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Magdalen Gates Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 62.0% 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% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (4.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.8 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 194 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 16 places currently available, how does the school manage waiting lists for specific entry years? How does the curriculum support pupils who are working towards the expected standard in maths? What specific activities take place during the after-school club sessions?
What Ofsted said about Magdalen Gates Primary School
Overview
Magdalen Gates Primary School is described as a place where pupils are ‘happy, ready, respectful and safe’. The inspection found that the school provides a ‘well-structured, ambitious curriculum’ and ‘high-quality pastoral care’, resulting in pupils who achieve well and are well prepared for secondary school.
Strengths
- Pupils are ‘polite, confident and well-behaved’, showing ‘curiosity, humour and empathy’ while taking pride in their school community.
- The curriculum in English and mathematics is ‘well sequenced’, helping pupils ‘build secure foundations for future learning’.
- Reading provision is strong, with pupils beginning phonics early and developing into ‘fluent and confident readers’ who ‘take pleasure in reading’.
- Staff provide effective support for emotional well-being, helping pupils ‘manage their emotions’ and speak openly about concerns.
- Leaders have successfully guided the school through change, considering ‘staff’s workload and well-being’ while improving the curriculum.
Areas to improve
- In some foundation subjects, teaching ‘does not routinely help pupils remember and use the key knowledge’, leading to gaps in understanding.
- The school needs to ensure the curriculum in these subjects is ‘implemented effectively’ and that teaching addresses these knowledge gaps.
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 | 30% |
| 2023/24 | 55% |
| 2024/25 | 62% |
| 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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