The short version
Below-average SATs results. 78% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 54% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- 45% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
54%
-8.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 71 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 675
- Capacity
- 78%
- FSM
- 45.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- Head
- Mrs Catherine Lorne (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Weston Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR3 3TP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmMile Cross Primary School
Primary · 797m away
Hall School
Special school · 844m away
Sewell Park Academy
Secondary · 1.3km away
Red Balloon - Norwich
Independent · 1.3km away
Angel Road Infant School
Primary · 1.4km away
Old Catton CofE VC Junior School
Primary · 1.4km away
Include School Norfolk
Independent · 1.5km away
Angel Road Junior School
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Catton Grove Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Catton Grove Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Catton Grove Primary School?
Catton Grove Primary School currently has 675 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Catton Grove Primary School take?
Catton Grove Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Catton Grove Primary School?
Catton Grove Primary School is in Norwich, NR3 3TP, in the Norfolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Catton Grove Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Catton Grove Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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