The short version
Below-average SATs results. 79% capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 13% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2022
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
13%
-49.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
99
-7.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
98
-7.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
97
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
18% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 7 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 8 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 61
- Capacity
- 79%
- FSM
- 16.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- Head
- Mr Callum Richards (Interim Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2022 | School Inspection
School inspection
June 2021 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
September 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
July 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Church Road, Carleton Rode, Norwich, Norfolk, NR16 1RW
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Carleton Rode Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Carleton Rode Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Carleton Rode Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
Carleton Rode Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School currently has 61 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Carleton Rode Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School take?
Carleton Rode Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Carleton Rode Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
Carleton Rode Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is in Norwich, NR16 1RW, in the Norfolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Carleton Rode Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Carleton Rode Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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