Tunstead Primary School
Norwich, NR12 8AH · Norfolk · primary school
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8th 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 — 7.9/10 against 4,250 of them, against 7.9/10 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 | 73.0 · 73 | 62% | 4.51 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 18.0 · 89 | 38% | 3.43 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Tunstead Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 73.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 18.0% achieved it, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (7.9 out of 10 either way).
Getting in
The published school roll is 67 pupils against a stated capacity of 116. 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 do not reach the expected standard in their daily lessons? What specific trips or clubs are available for Year 6 students this term?
What Ofsted said about Tunstead Primary School
Overview
Tunstead Primary School is described as a "very inclusive" environment where pupils feel safe and relationships are positive. Leaders have implemented an "ambitious curriculum" that is "thoughtfully sequenced," allowing pupils’ knowledge to develop well over time. The school maintains high expectations for behaviour and attendance, with disruption to learning being rare.
Strengths
- Pupils benefit from a wide range of roles and responsibilities, such as being "house captains" and "buddies," which helps build their sense of responsibility.
- Reading is a "high priority," with staff carefully matching books to sounds and providing effective support for those who find reading challenging.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive "effective targeted support," enabling them to achieve well from their varied starting points.
- Governors are "actively involved," providing "suitable support and appropriate challenge" to school leaders.
- The personal, social, health and economic curriculum supports school values, with pupils discussing issues like uniqueness and protected characteristics with maturity.
Areas to improve
- Staff must ensure they "spot and correct pupils’ misunderstandings and mistakes promptly," as errors and misconceptions sometimes go unchallenged, preventing pupils from learning as well as they could.
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 | 50% |
| 2024/25 | 73% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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