The short version
Average SATs results. 84% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 57% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
- 43% 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
57%
-5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 6 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 37 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 220
- Capacity
- 84%
- FSM
- 42.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- Trust
- BROAD HORIZONS EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Miss Joanna Ward (Executive Headteacher)
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
Duckett Close, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 2LR
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Wherry School
Free school · 421m away
Visiting Teacher Service Central
Miscellaneous · 663m away
The Hewett School
Secondary · 682m away
Hewett Academy
Secondary · 682m away
Tuckswood Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 702m away
Tuckswood Academy
Primary · 702m away
Harford Manor School, Norwich
Special school · 860m away
Lakenham Primary School
Primary · 881m away
Questions parents ask
What is Edith Cavell Academy and Nursery's Ofsted rating?
Edith Cavell Academy and Nursery was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Edith Cavell Academy and Nursery?
Edith Cavell Academy and Nursery currently has 220 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Edith Cavell Academy and Nursery take?
Edith Cavell Academy and Nursery caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Edith Cavell Academy and Nursery?
Edith Cavell Academy and Nursery is in Norwich, NR1 2LR, in the Norfolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Edith Cavell Academy and Nursery have a sixth form?
No, Edith Cavell Academy and Nursery does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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