Rollesby Primary School
Great Yarmouth, NR29 5EH · Norfolk · primary school
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61st 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 4,277 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.2/10 among them, against 5.7/10 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 | 65.0 · 52 | 40% | 2.07 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 25% | 1.65 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Rollesby Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 65.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 10.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.2 out of 10 among them, against 5.7 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Wildlife Club and Digital Leaders, participate in gymnastics, dance, and multi-skills, and access both breakfast and after-school clubs.
Getting in
The published school roll is 109 pupils against a stated capacity of 120. 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 close to the expected standard? What does a typical day look like for a child in the Digital Leaders club? How are places allocated for the upcoming academic year?
What Ofsted said about Rollesby Primary School
Overview
Rollesby Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils enjoy learning and achieve well in national assessments. The report highlights a redesigned curriculum that helps pupils build connections between subjects and retain knowledge effectively. However, the inspection notes that some pupils do not always get enough opportunities to deepen their understanding or apply their knowledge in new contexts.
Strengths
- Teachers make learning enjoyable, with early years children exploring interesting activities and older pupils showing passion for reading.
- The curriculum is carefully designed for mixed-age classes, enabling pupils to "build on and make connections with what they already know."
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive tailored support, including broken-down learning tasks, allowing them to achieve well and stay included.
- Personal development is strong, with pupils building a "strong sense of community" through trips, sports, and leadership roles like eco-leaders.
- Staff well-being is supported through a jointly developed workload charter, leading to positive actions and collaboration.
Areas to improve
- Teachers must routinely plan opportunities to extend pupils’ learning so they can "deepen pupils’ knowledge, and develop their fluency consistently well."
- The school needs to ensure pupils are moved on to new learning or enabled to use their knowledge in new contexts when ready, particularly to improve mathematical fluency and writing depth.
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 | 56% |
| 2023/24 | 64% |
| 2024/25 | 65% |
| 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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