Moorlands CofE Primary Academy
Great Yarmouth, NR31 9PA · Norfolk · primary school
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262nd 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 — 0.5/10 against 3,570 of them, against 0.9/10 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 | 41.0 · 9 | 62% | 0.54 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 38% | 0.40 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Moorlands CofE Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 41.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (0.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 282 pupils against a stated capacity of 384. 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 below the expected standard in literacy and numeracy? What specific interventions are in place to help students progress towards the higher standard? How does the school monitor individual progress for children who are not meeting national benchmarks?
What Ofsted said about Moorlands CofE Primary Academy
Overview
Moorlands CofE Primary Academy is described as a “friendly and calm place to learn” where pupils “enjoy coming here” and feel “safe and listened to.” The report highlights a “well-sequenced curriculum” and “high expectations” that help pupils grow in confidence and achieve well, particularly in early reading. Leaders demonstrate an “accurate understanding” of the school’s strengths and priorities, ensuring staff are supported and pupils are prepared for the next stage of education.
Strengths
- Pupils exhibit “calm and orderly” behaviour, understanding rules and routines which keeps “lesson disruption to a minimum.”
- The school’s “intensive approach to early reading” ensures pupils quickly learn sounds and become “confident and fluent readers.”
- Teachers “model and explain new concepts clearly,” helping pupils build knowledge securely through suitable practice opportunities.
- Personal development is strong, with pupils learning to “respect differences and celebrate diversity” and becoming “open-minded.”
- Systems are in place to identify and meet the needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) from an “early stage.”
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, teachers do not always use information from learning checks to inform teaching, meaning pupils “occasionally miss out on opportunities to revisit knowledge or deepen their understanding.”
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 | 43% |
| 2023/24 | 58% |
| 2024/25 | 41% |
| 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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