Narborough Church of England Primary Academy
King's Lynn, PE32 1TA · Norfolk · primary school
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197th 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 — 0.9/10 against 1,990 of them, against 1.1/10 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 | 44.0 · 12 | 40% | 0.47 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Narborough Church of England Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 44.0% 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%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2025. 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 (0.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.1 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 100 pupils against a stated capacity of 150. 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? What specific strategies are used to raise attainment towards the higher standard? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating while addressing the gap in core subject results?
What Ofsted said about Narborough Church of England Primary Academy
Overview
Narborough Church of England Primary Academy has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at its previous inspection. Pupils are described as happy, safe, and well-rounded, developing into responsible individuals who are encouraged to be ‘captains of their own learning’. The school provides a broad and balanced curriculum where pupils typically achieve well and show positive attitudes towards their education.
Strengths
- Pupils access an ambitious curriculum and make effective progress, with early years providing a positive start through focused key skills.
- Early reading is a clear priority; well-trained staff teach phonics effectively, helping pupils become confident, fluent readers.
- Behaviour is managed well with clear expectations, resulting in calm, orderly classrooms where learning is rarely disrupted.
- Attendance has improved significantly, with leaders monitoring rigorously to ensure pupils attend whenever possible.
- Staff support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) well, adapting the curriculum to remove barriers to learning.
Areas to improve
- The school must establish clearer and more consistent expectations for writing across the curriculum to help pupils write with the necessary fluency and stamina.
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 | 63% |
| 2023/24 | 58% |
| 2024/25 | 44% |
| 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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