Trowse Primary School
Trowse, NR14 8TU · Norfolk · primary school
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34th 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 — 7.1/10 against 3,750 of them, against 6.6/10 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 | 76.0 · 80 | 62% | 4.91 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 6.0 · 45 | 38% | 1.72 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Trowse Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 76.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 6.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.6 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 206 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 working towards the expected standard in maths? What specific clubs or trips are available for Year 6 pupils this term?
What Ofsted said about Trowse Primary School
Overview
Trowse Primary School provides an exceptional educational experience where pupils are described as "happy, feel safe" and become "mature, confident and articulate young people." The report highlights that pupils "love learning" and achieve "exceptionally well" across all subjects, supported by a curriculum that ensures knowledge is "secure" and revisited over time. The school fosters a highly positive environment with "exceptional" behaviour and strong personal development, preparing pupils effectively for life in modern Britain.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate "excellent attitudes to their learning" and benefit from "rich and varied" enrichment opportunities, such as skiing and sailing, which no pupil misses out on.
- Reading is a clear priority; staff teach phonics "very effectively," ensuring pupils leave as "competent, confident and mature readers" with a developed love of books.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are supported "extremely well," with careful adaptations enabling them to achieve well and access the same opportunities as their peers.
- The curriculum is "clearly identified" and built upon over time, allowing pupils to talk with "enthusiasm and confidence" about their learning across different subjects.
- Governors are "heavily invested" in the school, challenging leaders to maintain high standards, while staff feel "valued and appreciated" with full support for their well-being.
Areas to improve
- In early years, adults do not always set "clear enough expectations around how children should learn," meaning some children do not focus on learning as well as they might.
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 | 76% |
| 2023/24 | 75% |
| 2024/25 | 76% |
| 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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