The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 33% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
33%
-29.0pp 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)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
9% 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, 13 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 9 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 66
- Capacity
- 63%
- FSM
- 10.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- Trust
- CLARION CORVUS TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Jessica Balado
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Boarding
- Not applicable
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Church Road, Thurlton, Norwich, Norfolk, NR14 6RN
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Thurlton Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Thurlton Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Thurlton Primary School?
Thurlton Primary School currently has 66 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Thurlton Primary School take?
Thurlton Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Thurlton Primary School?
Thurlton Primary School is in Norwich, NR14 6RN, in the Norfolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Thurlton Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Thurlton Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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