Newton Flotman Church of England Primary Academy
Norwich, NR15 1PR · Norfolk · primary school
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180th 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 — 3.7/10 against 3,300 of them, against 3.9/10 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 | 57.0 · 32 | 40% | 1.29 |
| Ofsted | 10 | 35% | 0.34 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Newton Flotman Church of England Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 57.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0% of pupils, matching the national median of 7%. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (3.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.9 out of 10 against all schools). The school was inspected in May 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Getting in
The published school roll is 75 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 areas did the May 2026 inspection highlight for improvement? How does the school manage class sizes given the current roll of 75?
What Ofsted said about Newton Flotman Church of England Primary Academy
Overview
The report states that the school is fulfilling the "expected standard" of education and care. Inspectors found that pupils "typically learn the core skills they need" and achieve in line with national averages, while behaviour and attendance have shown "significant improvement" since the previous inspection. The school maintains a positive culture where pupils feel safe and supported.
Strengths
- The curriculum is described as "ambitious, well structured and carefully sequenced," enabling pupils to build securely on prior knowledge.
- Staff support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities and disadvantaged pupils "well in lessons," using appropriate adaptations to remove barriers to learning.
- Relationships between staff and pupils are "positive," with staff consistently modelling expected behaviours and responding quickly to rare incidents of bullying.
- Leaders have established an "open culture" for safeguarding, ensuring concerns are actively identified and managed to keep pupils safe.
- The personal development programme is "thoughtfully constructed," helping pupils understand online safety, diversity, and fundamental British values.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should refine curriculum delivery, particularly in mathematics, so pupils who have mastered basics are provided with opportunities to "extend and deepen their learning consistently well."
- Leaders should strengthen the learning culture by providing support to help pupils develop skills to become "more confident, resilient and independent learners."
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns are actively identified and managed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 56% |
| 2023/24 | 47% |
| 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
—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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