The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 43% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2022
- 45% 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
43%
-19.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
23% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
6% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
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 25 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 217
- Capacity
- 70%
- FSM
- 45.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- Trust
- BROAD HORIZONS EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Emma Hoey-Smith
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Tuckswood Centre, Tuckswood, Norwich, Norfolk, NR4 6BP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmTuckswood Primary School and Nursery
Primary · Very close
Visiting Teacher Service Central
Miscellaneous · Very close
Harford Manor School, Norwich
Special school · 518m away
The Wherry School
Free school · 578m away
The Hewett School
Secondary · 682m away
Hewett Academy
Secondary · 682m away
Edith Cavell Academy and Nursery
Primary · 702m away
City of Norwich School, An Ormiston Academy
Secondary · 776m away
Questions parents ask
What is Tuckswood Academy's Ofsted rating?
Tuckswood Academy was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Tuckswood Academy?
Tuckswood Academy currently has 217 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Tuckswood Academy take?
Tuckswood Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Tuckswood Academy?
Tuckswood Academy is in Norwich, NR4 6BP, in the Norfolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Tuckswood Academy have a sixth form?
No, Tuckswood Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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