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The Free School Norwich
Kings House, 15-17 Surrey Street, Norwich, NR1 3NX, Norfolk
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
22.6 / 100
Bottom 23%
Better than 23% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
185
Capacity
196
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
94%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid parent satisfaction, with 86% of parents recommending it. While the percentage of students reaching expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2 is 46%, which is above the national average, only 4% achieve the higher standard. The school performs better than 23% of other schools in the area, indicating potential for improvement.
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Last inspected: 20 May 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%. | 46% | Bottom 13% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 4% | Bottom 32% UK |
Parent View (29 responses)
★★★★★3.9
Good range of subjects
97%
My child makes good progress
93%
School has high expectations
93%
My child feels safe
90%
My child is happy
90%
School keeps me informed
90%
Progress is communicated
90%
I'd recommend this school
86%
School supports development
86%
Behaviour is good
83%
School responds to concerns
66%
Good range of extra-curricular
48%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British56.2%
Asian Indian15.1%
White Other9.2%
Mixed Other5.9%
Black African2.7%
Asian Other2.2%
Mixed W+Asian1.6%
Black Other1.6%
Other1.6%
Mixed W+B African1.1%
Asian Chinese1.1%
Asian Pakistani1.1%
Gypsy/Roma0.5%
Location
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52.62407, 1.29425 · NR1 3NX
School details
Local authorityNorfolk
RegionEast of England
URN136821
School typeFree schools
Frequently asked questions
What is The Free School Norwich rated by Ofsted?
The Free School Norwich was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 20 May 2025.
Is The Free School Norwich a good school?
The Free School Norwich scores 22.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 23% 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 The Free School Norwich?
Based on 29 Ofsted Parent View responses, The Free School Norwich receives a satisfaction score of 79% across all parent survey questions.
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