St Nicholas Priory CofE VA Primary School and Nursery
Great Yarmouth, NR30 1NL · Norfolk · primary school
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143rd 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 — 3.5/10 against 994 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 | 60.0 · 39 | 40% | 1.56 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Nicholas Priory CofE VA Primary School and Nursery overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 60.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (3.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.8 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Boxing Club and participate in sports including football, rugby, cricket, tennis, and bikeability. Trips include a visit to Hautbois Activity Centre, and an after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 418 pupils against a stated capacity of 466. 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 activities are included in the after-school club? How does the curriculum adapt for pupils with diverse learning needs?
What Ofsted said about St Nicholas Priory CofE VA Primary School and Nursery
Overview
This ungraded inspection confirms the school remains ‘good’, with evidence suggesting it might achieve ‘outstanding’ if a graded inspection were conducted now. The school is described as ‘inclusive and welcoming’, where pupils are ‘safe and secure’ and benefit from a mission ‘to learn, love and serve’. Leaders and staff ‘go above and beyond’ to meet pupil needs, creating a ‘calm and purposeful’ environment where children ‘blossom’.
Strengths
- Pupils achieve well, with the school providing ‘exactly the right support’ without delay, particularly for those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) who ‘thrive’ in specialist provision.
- A ‘well-designed curriculum’ inspires pupils, supported by teachers with ‘deep subject knowledge’ and ‘boundless enthusiasm’, resulting in ‘highly effective’ teaching.
- Reading is prioritised, ensuring pupils become ‘confident and fluent readers’, with rapid catch-up support for those falling behind or speaking English as an additional language.
- Behaviour is ‘exemplary’, with pupils being ‘happy and eager to learn’ in a ‘very harmonious community’ that promotes tolerance and service.
- Leaders and governors are ‘highly effective’, maintaining ‘very high expectations’ while valuing staff well-being and ensuring regular attendance.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
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 | 61% |
| 2023/24 | 57% |
| 2024/25 | 60% |
| 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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