Norwich Primary Academy
Norwich, NR5 8ED · Norfolk · primary school
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147th 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 3.6/10 against 969 of them, against 2.8/10 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 | 49.0 · 17 | 40% | 0.69 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 6.0 · 45 | 25% | 1.12 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Norwich Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 49.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 6.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2025. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (3.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.8 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in dodgeball, athletics, and football, alongside dance, piano, and band competitions. Trips include a dance world tour and a visit to Gressenhall.
Getting in
The published school roll is 295 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 maths? What specific support is available for those aiming for the higher standard?
What Ofsted said about Norwich Primary Academy
Overview
Norwich Primary Academy has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at its previous inspection. The school provides a warm, supportive environment where pupils feel safe, happy, and ready to learn, with strong pastoral care and high expectations for behaviour.
Strengths
- Pupils receive a "warm welcome daily" and benefit from staff who "care deeply" about them, creating a culture where they feel safe and happy.
- The school has designed an "aspirational curriculum" with carefully considered key knowledge, and staff "teach the curriculum as intended" while accurately checking pupil understanding.
- Reading is a clear priority; children "learn to love reading" from Reception, and many become "confident and fluent readers" by Year 6.
- There is a "clear progression of writing skills," with pupils encouraged to take pride in presentation and successfully applying genre features in their own work.
- Pupils enjoy a wide range of enrichment opportunities, including visits, clubs, and competitive sports, which broaden their horizons and develop responsibility.
Areas to improve
- The school’s guidance for teaching pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is "not sufficiently precise" in some subjects, meaning staff do not always adapt the curriculum effectively.
- Consequently, some pupils with SEND "do not learn the curriculum as well as they could"; the school must provide clearer information and ensure staff are skilled in using it to support these pupils.
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 | 57% |
| 2023/24 | 58% |
| 2024/25 | 49% |
| 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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