Neatishead Church of England Primary School
Norwich, NR12 8XN · Norfolk · primary school
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80th 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 3,930 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.0/10 among them, against 2.4/10 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 | 57.0 · 32 | 40% | 1.29 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| 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.
Neatishead Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 57.0% 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%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in April 2025. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.0 out of 10 among them, against 2.4 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 75 pupils against a stated capacity of 90. 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
Since the higher standard attainment is 0.0%, what specific support is offered to pupils aiming for greater depth? How does the school maintain its Outstanding rating while addressing the gap between expected and higher standards?
What Ofsted said about Neatishead Church of England Primary School
Overview
This ungraded inspection confirms that Neatishead Church of England Primary School has “taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection.” The school continues to deliver an “exceptional quality” of education, fostering a “highly caring ethos” where pupils are “happy and safe.” Leaders and governors efficiently evaluate performance, ensuring the provision remains robust and supportive for all learners.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “highly ambitious,” helping pupils gain knowledge and values that put them in “good stead for the rest of their lives.”
- Teachers possess “strong subject knowledge” and present concepts clearly, checking understanding with “rigour” to ensure pupils are “resilient.”
- Provision for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is “exceptional,” with precise adaptations allowing them to “flourish.”
- Reading is central to the curriculum; children rapidly gain sounds, and older pupils become “expressive, fluent readers” with a “rich vocabulary.”
- Pupils are “compassionate, kind young people” who are “openminded, respectful” and do not tolerate prejudice, supported by a focus on global citizenship.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
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 | 90% |
| 2023/24 | 80% |
| 2024/25 | 57% |
| 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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