Tuckswood Academy
Norwich, NR4 6BP · Norfolk · primary school
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252nd 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 — 0.9/10 against 1,513 of them, against 1.1/10 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 | 43.0 · 11 | 62% | 0.65 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 38% | 0.40 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Tuckswood Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 43.0% 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%. 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 (0.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.1 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Lego, marble run, mindful colouring, Team games, board games, Arts and crafts, Non cook cooking, and Indoor sports and games clubs. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 188 pupils against a stated capacity of 310. 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 reaching the expected standard in core subjects? What specific strategies are used to raise attainment in reading and maths? How does the school monitor progress for pupils in the lower performance band?
What Ofsted said about Tuckswood Academy
Overview
Tuckswood Academy has achieved "Good" across all key judgement areas, marking significant progress from its previous "Requires improvement" rating. Leaders have "successfully driven rapid improvement" by enhancing the curriculum and teaching quality, resulting in rising standards and a positive school culture where pupils "enjoy learning."
Strengths
- The curriculum is effective, ensuring pupils "remember what they have learned" and can apply knowledge across subjects, such as recalling scientific concepts from earlier years.
- Behaviour is "mainly calm and orderly," supported by a new system that helps pupils concentrate and be kind, with "well-trained ‘peer mediators’" resolving disagreements.
- Support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is effective, with "strong systems in place to identify pupils’ needs" and tenacious collaboration with external experts.
- Phonics and reading are taught consistently well, helping pupils rapidly develop a "love of reading" and enabling most to read simple texts by the end of Year 3.
- Staff are "well supported with their well-being and workload," and governance is strong, with the school held to account effectively by local governors and the trust.
Areas to improve
- In a few subjects, teachers must adapt learning tasks sufficiently for pupils who find learning difficult and those with SEND to ensure they "achieve their best."
- The school must support pupils with handwriting and presentation skills, as high expectations are not maintained in all subjects, which can "reduce the quality of the work they produce."
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 | 33% |
| 2023/24 | 51% |
| 2024/25 | 43% |
| 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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