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Charles Darwin Primary School
81 Rose Lane, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 1DJ, Norfolk
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
98.0 / 100
Top 2%
Better than 98% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
443
Capacity
420
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
105%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates exceptional performance, particularly with 81% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 11% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 90% recommending the school, indicating a strong community feel and support for its educational approach. While the percentage of students achieving the higher standard at KS2 is lower at 21%, the overall results reflect a solid foundation for student learning and growth.
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Last inspected: 25 June 2019Exempt from re-inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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%. | 81% | Top 11% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 21% | Top 7% UK |
Parent View (118 responses)
★★★★★4.2
My child feels safe
97%
My child makes good progress
96%
My child is happy
95%
Good range of subjects
93%
Behaviour is good
92%
Progress is communicated
92%
School supports development
92%
Good range of extra-curricular
91%
School keeps me informed
91%
I'd recommend this school
90%
School has high expectations
84%
School responds to concerns
64%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British32.5%
Asian Indian24.2%
Black African9.3%
White Other7.0%
Other3.8%
Asian Other2.5%
Mixed Other2.5%
Mixed W+B African2.0%
Asian Chinese2.0%
Mixed W+Asian1.8%
Black Other0.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.7%
Black Caribbean0.7%
White Irish0.2%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Location
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52.62816, 1.30367 · NR1 1DJ
School details
Local authorityNorfolk
RegionEast of England
URN142871
School typeFree schools
Websitewww.charlesdarwinprimary.org
Frequently asked questions
What is Charles Darwin Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Charles Darwin Primary School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 25 June 2019.
Is Charles Darwin Primary School a good school?
Charles Darwin Primary School scores 98.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 2% 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 Charles Darwin Primary School?
Based on 118 Ofsted Parent View responses, Charles Darwin Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 85% across all parent survey questions.
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