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Denver Voluntary Controlled Primary School
19 Ryston Road, Denver, Downham Market, Norfolk, PE38 0DP, Norfolk
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
64.0 / 100
Top 36%
Better than 64% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
108
Capacity
112
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
96%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly in Key Stage 2, where 76% of students meet expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 21% nationally. Parent satisfaction is likely bolstered by the school's positive reputation, reflected in its LocaleIQ score, which ranks it better than 64% of other schools. However, only 6% of pupils achieve the higher standard in KS2, indicating room for improvement in stretching more able learners.
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Last inspected: 29 March 2023Quality 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%. | 76% | Top 21% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 6% | Bottom 42% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British88.0%
Mixed W+Asian4.6%
White Other3.7%
Mixed Other0.9%
Asian Indian0.9%
Black Caribbean0.9%
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52.58941, 0.38292 · PE38 0DP
School details
Local authorityNorfolk
RegionEast of England
URN121069
School typeVoluntary controlled school
Websitewww.denver.norfolk.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Denver Voluntary Controlled Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Denver Voluntary Controlled Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 29 March 2023.
Is Denver Voluntary Controlled Primary School a good school?
Denver Voluntary Controlled Primary School scores 64.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 36% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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