The short version
Below-average SATs results. 77% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 50% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
50%
-12.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 14 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 156
- Capacity
- 77%
- FSM
- 15.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- Head
- Mrs Shefa Roberts (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
The Green, Freethorpe, Norwich, Norfolk, NR13 3NZ
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Freethorpe Community Primary and Nursery School's Ofsted rating?
Freethorpe Community Primary and Nursery School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Freethorpe Community Primary and Nursery School?
Freethorpe Community Primary and Nursery School currently has 156 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Freethorpe Community Primary and Nursery School take?
Freethorpe Community Primary and Nursery School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Freethorpe Community Primary and Nursery School?
Freethorpe Community Primary and Nursery School is in Norwich, NR13 3NZ, in the Norfolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Freethorpe Community Primary and Nursery School have a sixth form?
No, Freethorpe Community Primary and Nursery School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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