Thurlton Primary School
Norwich, NR14 6RN · Norfolk · primary school
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218th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 0.2/10 against 3,383 of them, against 0.7/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 33.0 · 4 | 40% | 0.17 |
| 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.
Thurlton Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 33.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 0.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (0.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.7 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2024.
Getting in
The published school roll is 69 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 who are below the expected standard in literacy? What specific strategies are used to help children reach the higher standard in maths? How does the school plan to maintain its Good Ofsted rating following the 2024 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Thurlton Primary School
Overview
Pupils at Thurlton Primary School "enjoy learning and achieve well," supported by a new curriculum that has already shown positive impact. The school fosters an environment where behaviour is "exceptionally calm and quiet," and pupils demonstrate a "clear sense of belonging" and respect for one another.
Strengths
- Teachers "explain things well" and provide effective feedback, ensuring pupils "remember what they have learned" and do not fall behind.
- The new reading curriculum is "highly effective," with pupils developing fluency by Year 4 and a "love of reading."
- Support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is effective, with "well designed" individual plans and close collaboration with external experts.
- Behaviour management is consistent and excellent, with "no disruption in lessons" and rapid resolution of any conflicts.
- The early years provision is "carefully designed," ensuring children are "ready for Year 1" through engaging, interest-based activities.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must "continue to develop and implement their intended curriculum" to ensure the demonstrable success seen in the first year is sustained across the full three-year plan.
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 | 0% |
| 2023/24 | 63% |
| 2024/25 | 33% |
| 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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