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Norwich Primary Academy
Clarkson Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR5 8ED, Norfolk
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
44.4 / 100
Bottom 44%
Better than 44% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
321
Capacity
420
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
76%
Summary
With a "Good" rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates strong parent satisfaction, with 100% of parents recommending it. While the percentage of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2 is 49%, which is above the national average, the percentage achieving higher standards is notably low at just 6%. Overall, it is a solid choice for families in the area, particularly given the positive parent feedback.
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Last inspected: 26 November 2019Older 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%. | 49% | Bottom 17% 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 |
Parent View (28 responses)
★★★★★4.5
School keeps me informed
100%
Good range of subjects
100%
I'd recommend this school
100%
My child is happy
96%
My child makes good progress
96%
School has high expectations
96%
My child feels safe
93%
Good range of extra-curricular
93%
School supports development
93%
School responds to concerns
89%
Progress is communicated
89%
Behaviour is good
86%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British56.7%
Black African17.4%
White Other4.7%
Mixed W+B African3.1%
Mixed Other2.8%
Other2.8%
Asian Indian2.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.9%
Gypsy/Roma1.9%
Asian Other1.6%
Mixed W+Asian1.2%
Black Other0.9%
Asian Chinese0.9%
Asian Bangladeshi0.9%
Location
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52.63739, 1.24543 · NR5 8ED
School details
Local authorityNorfolk
RegionEast of England
URN139929
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is Norwich Primary Academy rated by Ofsted?
Norwich Primary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 26 November 2019.
Is Norwich Primary Academy a good school?
Norwich Primary Academy scores 44.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 44% 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 Norwich Primary Academy?
Based on 28 Ofsted Parent View responses, Norwich Primary Academy receives a satisfaction score of 90% across all parent survey questions.
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