The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 76% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2014
- The school is nearly full at 94% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
76%
+14.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
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.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 18 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 197
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 20.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- Head
- Mr Stuart Odell (Headteacher)
Provisions
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Pepperpot Drive, Trowse, Norfolk, NR14 8TU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmLakenham Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Norwich Steiner School
Independent · 1.5km away
Edith Cavell Academy and Nursery
Primary · 1.6km away
Lionwood Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 1.8km away
The Wherry School
Free school · 1.9km away
Notre Dame High School, Norwich
Secondary · 1.9km away
The Hewett School
Secondary · 2.0km away
Hewett Academy
Secondary · 2.0km away
Questions parents ask
What is Trowse Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Trowse Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in February 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Trowse Primary School?
Trowse Primary School currently has 197 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Trowse Primary School take?
Trowse Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Trowse Primary School?
Trowse Primary School is in Trowse, NR14 8TU, in the Norfolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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