Mile Cross Primary School
Norwich, NR3 2QU · Norfolk · primary school
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25th 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 7.0/10 against 1,625 of them, against 5.7/10 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 | 67.0 · 57 | 40% | 2.28 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 8.0 · 57 | 25% | 1.43 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Mile Cross Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 67.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 8.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in January 2025. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in the School Council, with both a breakfast club and an after-school club available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 465 pupils against a stated capacity of 470. 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 Council influence daily school decisions? What specific support is offered to pupils who have not yet reached the expected standard?
What Ofsted said about Mile Cross Primary School
Overview
Mile Cross Primary School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at its previous inspection, which judged it outstanding for overall effectiveness before September 2024. The school fosters a culture of aspiration where pupils feel safe, happy, and confident, developing into mature young people with a broad knowledge base. Leaders are ambitious for pupil achievement, ensuring a thoughtfully crafted curriculum that prepares children well for secondary school.
Strengths
- Pupils achieve well academically and develop into "mature, confident young people" within an inclusive community.
- The curriculum is "delivered very effectively," with consistent strategies helping pupils retain key knowledge and vocabulary.
- Early years provision is strong, with children making a "strong start" through clear routines and early number and letter knowledge.
- Staff accurately identify and adapt for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, ensuring they access the same "ambitious curriculum" as their peers.
- Behaviour is strong, with adults modelling positive relationships and pupils responding well in class and around the school.
Areas to improve
- Some staff teaching approaches in early reading do not support pupils as effectively as intended, meaning some do not develop their reading skills as well as they might.
- The school should ensure staff have the expertise to deliver the early reading curriculum effectively.
Safeguarding
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 | 37% |
| 2023/24 | 67% |
| 2024/25 | 67% |
| 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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