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Norton CEVC Primary School
School Close, Norton, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP31 3LZ, Suffolk
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
91.3 / 100
Top 9%
Better than 91% 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%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates strong performance, particularly in Key Stage 2, where 83% of pupils meet expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics, placing it in the top 9% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 95% recommending the school, reflecting a positive community environment. However, only 10% of students achieve the higher standard in KS2, indicating potential for growth in this area.
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Last inspected: 3 December 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & 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%. | 83% | Top 9% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 10% | Top 37% UK |
Parent View (84 responses)
★★★★★4.3
School keeps me informed
100%
Good range of extra-curricular
98%
My child feels safe
96%
Good range of subjects
96%
Behaviour is good
96%
I'd recommend this school
95%
My child makes good progress
94%
School has high expectations
94%
Progress is communicated
94%
My child is happy
93%
School supports development
86%
School responds to concerns
62%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British92.2%
Mixed W+B African2.4%
Mixed W+Asian1.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.0%
White Other1.0%
Asian Bangladeshi1.0%
Asian Pakistani0.5%
Black Caribbean0.5%
Location
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52.25624, 0.86828 · IP31 3LZ
School details
Local authoritySuffolk
RegionEast of England
URN124710
School typeVoluntary controlled school
Websitewww.norton.suffolk.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Norton CEVC Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Norton CEVC Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 3 December 2024.
Is Norton CEVC Primary School a good school?
Norton CEVC Primary School scores 91.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 9% 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 Norton CEVC Primary School?
Based on 84 Ofsted Parent View responses, Norton CEVC Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 86% across all parent survey questions.
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