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Necton VA Primary School
School Road, Necton, Swaffham, Norfolk, PE37 8HT, Norfolk
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
24.5 / 100
Bottom 25%
Better than 25% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
228
Capacity
236
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
97%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, where it ranks in the top 67% nationally. However, there is room for improvement, as no pupils achieved the higher standard in these subjects. Overall, the school serves a community of 228 pupils and offers a supportive environment for children aged 3-11.
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Last inspected: 30 November 2021Older inspection ⓘQuality 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%. | 58% | Bottom 33% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British95.2%
White Other3.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
Asian Other0.4%
Other0.4%
Location
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52.65225, 0.78012 · PE37 8HT
School details
Local authorityNorfolk
RegionEast of England
URN134043
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.necton.norfolk.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Necton VA Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Necton VA Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 30 November 2021.
Is Necton VA Primary School a good school?
Necton VA Primary School scores 24.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 25% 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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