The short version
Below-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 48% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is nearly full at 94% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
48%
-14.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
24% 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 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 47 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 395
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 41.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- Head
- Mrs Victoria Bland (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
12 official reports linked on this page, including 11 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
July 2018 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
April 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
January 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
May 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2008 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2008 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
December 2007 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
June 2007 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
November 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
North Denes Primary School and Nursery, Jellicoe Road, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR30 4HF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmGreat Yarmouth Charter Academy
Secondary · 1.0km away
Northgate Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Visiting Teacher Service East at Education Services Centre
Miscellaneous · 2.0km away
Novaturient School
Independent · 2.0km away
Caister Infant With Nursery School
Primary · 2.5km away
Caister Junior School
Primary · 2.5km away
Cobholm Primary Academy
Primary · 2.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is North Denes Primary School and Nursery's Ofsted rating?
North Denes Primary School and Nursery was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend North Denes Primary School and Nursery?
North Denes Primary School and Nursery currently has 395 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does North Denes Primary School and Nursery take?
North Denes Primary School and Nursery caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is North Denes Primary School and Nursery?
North Denes Primary School and Nursery is in Great Yarmouth, NR30 4HF, in the Norfolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does North Denes Primary School and Nursery have a sixth form?
No, North Denes Primary School and Nursery does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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