The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2011).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 83% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2011
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
83%
+21.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
7% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 18 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 205
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 10.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Suffolk
- Head
- Mrs Lisa Sparkes (Acting Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
School Close, Norton, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP31 3LZ
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Norton CEVC Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Norton CEVC Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in December 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Norton CEVC Primary School?
Norton CEVC Primary School currently has 205 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Norton CEVC Primary School take?
Norton CEVC Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Norton CEVC Primary School?
Norton CEVC Primary School is in Bury St Edmunds, IP31 3LZ, in the Suffolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Norton CEVC Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Norton CEVC Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
Premium school profiles
Researching a selective school?
We hold deep admissions intelligence on the UK's top selective schools — exam breakdowns, interview formats, and parent strategy briefs.