Stradbroke Primary Academy
Great Yarmouth, NR31 6LZ · Norfolk · primary school
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10th 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 — 9.7/10 against 2,330 of them, against 9.2/10 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 | 87.0 · 96 | 40% | 3.82 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 16.0 · 85 | 25% | 2.13 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Stradbroke Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 87.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 16.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in April 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in dodgeball, primary athletics, and football, alongside music lessons, the Battle of the Bands, piano competitions, and an annual music competition.
Getting in
The published school roll is 210 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 not yet meeting the expected standard in maths? What specific support is available for children who need extra help with reading? How does the school manage class sizes when the roll is at full capacity?
What Ofsted said about Stradbroke Primary Academy
Overview
Stradbroke Primary Academy continues to be a good school, described as a "friendly community" where pupils feel "happy and safe." Leaders maintain high expectations, fostering a calm environment with positive relationships, though some pupils struggle to retain key knowledge for consistent progress.
Strengths
- Reading is prioritised in early years, with a high proportion of pupils reaching the required phonics standard by Year 1.
- Support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is "exceptional," with clear plans ensuring access to the full curriculum.
- The school offers a wide variety of enrichment activities, and pupils have a "positive impact on the ethos" through leadership roles.
- Staff feel valued, and leaders effectively address workload issues while maintaining a culture where safeguarding is "everyone’s responsibility."
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure the curriculum specifies key knowledge and implement effective strategies to help all pupils remember content, as some do not retain sufficient knowledge to make strong progress.
- Strategies for identifying and addressing gaps in pupils’ knowledge are not consistently effective, particularly for older pupils at key stage 2.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff using electronic reporting systems well and pupils feeling confident that concerns will be taken seriously.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 67% |
| 2023/24 | 77% |
| 2024/25 | 87% |
| 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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