The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 81% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is at capacity (105% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
81%
+19.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
21%
+13.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 43 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 443
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 16.5%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- Trust
- INSPIRATION TRUST
- Head
- Ms Maxine Sebire (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
81 Rose Lane, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 1DJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmNorwich School
Independent · 402m away
Notre Dame High School, Norwich
Secondary · 755m away
The Free School Norwich
Primary · 782m away
Jane Austen College
Secondary · 872m away
Lionwood Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 1.0km away
Lionwood Junior School
Primary · 1.1km away
Bignold Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 1.2km away
Norwich Steiner School
Independent · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
Is Charles Darwin Primary School a selective school?
No. Charles Darwin Primary School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Charles Darwin Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Charles Darwin Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in April 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Charles Darwin Primary School?
Charles Darwin Primary School currently has 443 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Charles Darwin Primary School take?
Charles Darwin Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Charles Darwin Primary School?
Charles Darwin Primary School is in Norwich, NR1 1DJ, in the Norfolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Charles Darwin Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Charles Darwin Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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