The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 83% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
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
13%
+5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
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.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 22 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 208
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 36.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Peterborough
- Head
- Mrs Deborah Reynolds (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
October 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Short inspection
November 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2012 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2011 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Curriculum and development visit
March 2009 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
November 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Gunthorpe Road, Gunthorpe, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE4 7DZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmGunthorpe Primary School
Primary · 352m away
Paston Ridings Primary School
Primary · 789m away
Caverstede Nursery School
Nursery · 1.1km away
Welbourne Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Welbourne Primary Academy
Primary · 1.3km away
Discovery Primary Academy
Primary · 1.4km away
Queen Katharine Academy
Secondary · 1.4km away
The Voyager School
Secondary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Norwood Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Norwood Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Norwood Primary School?
Norwood Primary School currently has 208 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Norwood Primary School take?
Norwood Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Norwood Primary School?
Norwood Primary School is in Peterborough, PE4 7DZ, in the Peterborough local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Norwood Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Norwood Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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