The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 62% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- The school is at capacity (98% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
62%
0.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
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.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
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 18 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 205
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 25.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- Head
- Miss Dhinasha Balachandre (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
March 2024 | School Inspection
Short inspection
March 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2008 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
June 2007 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection
January 2005 | Full Inspection
Location
Bull Close Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR3 1NG
Town setting
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Primary · 468m away
Angel Road Junior School
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Mousehold Infant & Nursery School
Primary · 678m away
Jane Austen College
Secondary · 768m away
Norwich School
Independent · 915m away
Charles Darwin Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Lionwood Junior School
Primary · 1.5km away
Notre Dame Preparatory School (Norwich) Limited
Independent · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Magdalen Gates Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Magdalen Gates Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Magdalen Gates Primary School?
Magdalen Gates Primary School currently has 205 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Magdalen Gates Primary School take?
Magdalen Gates Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Magdalen Gates Primary School?
Magdalen Gates Primary School is in Norwich, NR3 1NG, in the Norfolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Magdalen Gates Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Magdalen Gates Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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