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Norwich Road Academy
Norwich Road, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 2HT, Norfolk
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
66.8 / 100
Top 33%
Better than 67% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
309
Capacity
472
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
65%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates a solid commitment to quality education. While 58% of pupils meet expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, which is above the national average, only 5% achieve the higher standard. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 90% recommending the school, reflecting a strong community feel.
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Last inspected: 22 October 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & 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%. | 5% | Bottom 38% UK |
Parent View (51 responses)
★★★★★4.0
Good range of extra-curricular
96%
School keeps me informed
92%
Good range of subjects
90%
Behaviour is good
90%
I'd recommend this school
90%
My child feels safe
88%
My child is happy
88%
My child makes good progress
88%
School has high expectations
88%
Progress is communicated
84%
School supports development
78%
School responds to concerns
59%
Pupil Ethnicity
White Other46.6%
White British36.6%
Black African2.6%
Other2.3%
Mixed Other1.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.6%
Asian Bangladeshi1.6%
Mixed W+B African1.3%
Asian Indian1.3%
Mixed W+Asian1.0%
Asian Other1.0%
Asian Pakistani0.6%
Black Caribbean0.3%
Location
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52.41595, 0.75038 · IP24 2HT
School details
Local authorityNorfolk
RegionEast of England
URN145029
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.norwichroadacademy.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Norwich Road Academy rated by Ofsted?
Norwich Road Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 22 October 2024.
Is Norwich Road Academy a good school?
Norwich Road Academy scores 66.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 33% 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 Road Academy?
Based on 51 Ofsted Parent View responses, Norwich Road Academy receives a satisfaction score of 80% across all parent survey questions.
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