Saxlingham Nethergate CofE VC Primary School
Norwich, NR15 1TD · Norfolk · primary school
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11th 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 2,720 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 8.5/10 among them, against 9.0/10 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 | 83.0 · 92 | 40% | 3.67 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 17.0 · 87 | 25% | 2.18 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Saxlingham Nethergate CofE VC Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 83.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 17.0% against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 8.5 out of 10 among them, against 9.0 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
A breakfast club is available for pupils.
Getting in
The published school roll is 55 pupils against a stated capacity of 77. 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 in reaching the higher standard in literacy and maths? What specific activities are offered during the breakfast club? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Saxlingham Nethergate CofE VC Primary School
Overview
Saxlingham Nethergate CofE VC Primary School continues to be a good school, described as ‘friendly and welcoming’ with a ‘strong sense of community’. Pupils feel safe, behave respectfully, and are ‘successfully prepared to move to secondary school’ through a well-considered curriculum and high expectations.
Strengths
- Leaders have designed a ‘well-considered and organised curriculum’ that helps pupils ‘make links and remember what they have learned before’.
- Learning to read is a priority; teachers follow a new phonics scheme ‘consistently well’, ensuring books ‘closely match the sounds that they know’.
- There is ‘strong support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)’, enabling them to access the same curriculum as others.
- The early years curriculum is ‘carefully structured’, promoting curiosity and preparing children successfully for Year 1.
- Governors ‘capably carry out their statutory responsibilities’ and effectively support and challenge leaders.
Areas to improve
- Staff must implement strategies to ensure all pupils participate in lessons, as currently ‘some pupils dominate class discussions while others remain silent throughout’.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with ‘robust systems in place to identify issues and support pupils’ and staff who are well trained to act on concerns.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 64% |
| 2023/24 | 50% |
| 2024/25 | 83% |
| 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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