The short version
Below-average SATs results. 76% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 49% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- 52% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
49%
-13.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
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.
15% 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 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 36 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 321
- Capacity
- 76%
- FSM
- 52%
Governance
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- Trust
- INSPIRATION TRUST
- Head
- Ms Tanya Blake
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Boarding
- Not applicable
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Clarkson Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR5 8ED
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmEarlham Nursery School
Nursery · Very close
Future Education
Independent · Very close
Henderson Green Primary Academy
Primary · 532m away
Valley Primary Academy
Primary · 547m away
West Earlham Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 663m away
West Earlham Junior School
Primary · 663m away
City Academy Norwich
Secondary · 1.1km away
Earlham High School
Secondary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Norwich Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Norwich Primary Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Norwich Primary Academy?
Norwich Primary Academy currently has 321 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Norwich Primary Academy take?
Norwich Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Norwich Primary Academy?
Norwich Primary Academy is in Norwich, NR5 8ED, in the Norfolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Norwich Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Norwich Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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