Mundford Church of England Primary Academy
, IP26 5ED · Norfolk · primary school
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66th 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 4,292 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.5/10 among them, against 5.4/10 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 | 40% | 1.56 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 13.0 · 78 | 25% | 1.94 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Mundford Church of England Primary Academy 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%. For the higher standard, 13.0% achieved it, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in February 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.5 out of 10 among them, against 5.4 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 239 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 the 2023 inspection rating it Good, what specific improvements have been made to teaching since then? How does the school support pupils who are working towards the expected standard in maths?
What Ofsted said about Mundford Church of England Primary Academy
Overview
Mundford Church of England Primary Academy continues to be a good school, providing a happy and safe environment where pupils live out values of ‘honesty, kindness and respect’. The school delivers an ‘exciting and ambitious curriculum’ with high expectations, ensuring pupils develop rich knowledge and strong reading skills.
Strengths
- The curriculum is ‘skilfully designed’, with leaders clear on essential knowledge, allowing pupils to tackle ‘ever more complex tasks’.
- Reading is central to learning; adults are ‘skilled at teaching phonics’, helping youngest pupils become ‘accurate and fluent readers’ quickly.
- Behaviour is ‘extremely well’ managed through a ‘clear and consistent behaviour strategy’, ensuring lessons are rarely disturbed.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive precise support and access the ‘same ambitious curriculum as their peers’.
- Leaders work closely with parents through initiatives like ‘Mundford Junctions’, helping families understand how children learn.
Areas to improve
- In a few subjects, knowledge has not been ‘precisely sequenced’, which sometimes limits pupils’ ability to build on previous learning. Leaders must ensure knowledge is taught in a ‘logical order’.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders establishing a ‘culture of vigilance’ and ensuring thorough checks on staff, visitors, and volunteers.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 26% |
| 2023/24 | 62% |
| 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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