The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2017).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 67% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2017
- 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
67%
+5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
8%
0.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
8% 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 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 58 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 462
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 40.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- Head
- Mr Stuart Allen (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Outstanding
November 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2012 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
November 2010 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Monitoring visit
December 2009 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
September 2008 | Full Inspection
Location
Braiser Road, Mile Cross, Norwich, Norfolk, NR3 2QU
Town setting
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Questions parents ask
What is Mile Cross Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Mile Cross Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in December 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Mile Cross Primary School?
Mile Cross Primary School currently has 462 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Mile Cross Primary School take?
Mile Cross Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Mile Cross Primary School?
Mile Cross Primary School is in Norwich, NR3 2QU, in the Norfolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Mile Cross Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Mile Cross Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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