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Magdalen Gates Primary School
Bull Close Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR3 1NG, Norfolk
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
48.8 / 100
Bottom 49%
Better than 49% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
205
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, the school demonstrates a solid commitment to quality education, although its KS2 combined expected standard of 62% is below the national average. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 87% recommending the school, reflecting a positive community atmosphere. However, only 3% of students achieve the higher standard in key stage 2, indicating room for improvement in challenging students to reach their full potential.
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Last inspected: 10 June 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 62% | Bottom 42% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 3% | Bottom 25% UK |
Parent View (23 responses)
★★★★★4.0
My child feels safe
100%
My child is happy
96%
Behaviour is good
96%
School responds to concerns
87%
My child makes good progress
87%
I'd recommend this school
87%
School keeps me informed
83%
Good range of subjects
83%
School supports development
83%
Good range of extra-curricular
78%
Progress is communicated
78%
School has high expectations
74%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British57.1%
White Other10.2%
Black African10.2%
Mixed Other3.9%
Asian Bangladeshi3.9%
Mixed W+B African2.4%
Asian Indian2.4%
Asian Chinese2.0%
Mixed W+Asian1.5%
Other1.5%
Asian Pakistani1.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Asian Other0.5%
White Irish0.5%
Location
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52.63900, 1.29809 · NR3 1NG
School details
Local authorityNorfolk
RegionEast of England
URN120932
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Magdalen Gates Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Magdalen Gates Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 10 June 2025.
Is Magdalen Gates Primary School a good school?
Magdalen Gates Primary School scores 48.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 49% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Magdalen Gates Primary School?
Based on 23 Ofsted Parent View responses, Magdalen Gates Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 80% across all parent survey questions.
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