Tacolneston Church of England Primary Academy
Norwich, NR16 1AL · Norfolk · primary school
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141st 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 4,247 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.8/10 among them, against 2.9/10 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 | 47.0 · 15 | 40% | 0.60 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Tacolneston Church of England Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 47.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 7.0% achieved it, matching the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2025. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.8 out of 10 among them, against 2.9 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils access Lego building, slime sensory play, magnet shapes construction, cookery, painting, Hama beads, den building, hexbug mazes, and mini trampoline. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 70 pupils against a stated capacity of 105. 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 to bridge the gap between the current 47.0% attainment rate and the national median? What specific strategies are used to raise the proportion of pupils reaching the higher standard? How does the recent Good inspection influence current teaching priorities?
What Ofsted said about Tacolneston Church of England Primary Academy
Overview
The inspection confirms that Tacolneston Church of England Primary Academy has “taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection.” Pupils enjoy attending this “welcoming school” where they behave well and work hard, living up to the vision to ‘shine as bright as the sky’. Most pupils achieve well and are prepared for secondary education, benefiting from a broad curriculum and rich opportunities.
Strengths
- The school offers a “broad and ambitious curriculum” that identifies important knowledge, skills, and vocabulary across all subjects.
- Phonics is taught effectively, with pupils practising reading books “well matched to their ability” and receiving support to become “confident and fluent readers.”
- Staff identify the needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) “quickly and precisely,” ensuring they achieve well through adapted learning.
- Pupils’ attendance has “improved significantly” due to decisive leadership and regular analysis of data to target support.
- Behaviour is “polite and kind,” with older pupils supporting younger ones and staff responding quickly when expectations are not met.
Areas to improve
- In some foundation subjects, staff do not check pupils’ understanding carefully enough, leading to gaps in knowledge as new content is introduced too quickly. The school should “check carefully what pupils know and remember” and act on this information.
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 | 38% |
| 2023/24 | 56% |
| 2024/25 | 47% |
| 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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