The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 40% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2015
- 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
40%
-22.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 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 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 10 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
- 104
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 6.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- Head
- Mr Jonathan Barber (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Outstanding
March 2015 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
March 2014 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
March 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
February 2008 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
July 2007 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
December 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Ashby Road, Thurton, Norwich, Norfolk, NR14 6AT
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Thurton Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Thurton Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in April 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Thurton Primary School?
Thurton Primary School currently has 104 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Thurton Primary School take?
Thurton Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Thurton Primary School?
Thurton Primary School is in Norwich, NR14 6AT, in the Norfolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Thurton Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Thurton Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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