Rocklands Community Primary School
Attleborough, NR17 1TP · Norfolk · primary school
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17th 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 — 8.5/10 against 4,250 of them, against 8.4/10 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 | 79.0 · 86 | 40% | 3.43 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 14.0 · 81 | 25% | 2.03 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Rocklands Community Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 79.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 14.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (8.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.4 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in October 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Chess Club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 73 pupils against a stated capacity of 70. 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 last inspection in 2023, what specific improvements have been made to the curriculum since then? How does the school support pupils who are working towards the higher standard in core subjects?
What Ofsted said about Rocklands Community Primary School
Overview
Rocklands Community Primary School is described as a "safe and happy community" where pupils are "respectful and tolerant" of one another. The school delivers a "well-planned curriculum" with "high expectations," resulting in positive behaviour and strong personal development for all pupils, including those with special educational needs.
Strengths
- Pupils benefit from "positive relationships with caring staff" and a "calm atmosphere" that supports learning.
- The curriculum is "ambitious" and regularly reviewed, leading to pupils becoming "confident and accurate writers" and developing a "rich understanding of their subjects."
- Reading is a high priority; phonics is taught well, and pupils, including those with SEND, "quickly learn to read fluently."
- Staff are "highly motivated" due to support for their well-being and career development, while governors "monitor the curriculum closely."
- Pupils with SEND receive "strong support," allowing them to "access the full curriculum and do well."
Areas to improve
- Teachers do not always plan activities that "build precisely on prior learning," causing some pupils to struggle with difficult new content.
- The curriculum does not always provide enough opportunities for pupils to "recap prior learning," hindering long-term recall of key knowledge.
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 | 62% |
| 2023/24 | 60% |
| 2024/25 | 79% |
| 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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