Northrepps Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 2-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Church Street Northrepps Cromer Norfolk NR27 0LG |
| Phone | 01263579396 |
| Reference Number | 120836 |
Northrepps Primary School, which was previously judged to be good in May 2019, underwent an ungraded inspection in April 2025. The inspection revealed that while pupils enjoy a friendly and supportive environment and the school has strong leadership focused on improvement, there are areas where the school's educational offerings are not being implemented effectively. It is important for the school to ensure that all pupils are able to engage fully with the curriculum and that individual needs, particularly for those with special educational needs and disabilities, are adequately met. The next inspection will be graded, highlighting the need for the school to address these concerns promptly.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 38 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 55.26%
Girls: 44.74% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 13.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 7.9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 19 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 20 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| 2 | 5 | 3 | 8 |
| 3 | 4 | 4 | 8 |
| 4 | 6 | 5 | 11 |
| 5 | Unknown | 1 | 1 |
| 6 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 92.1% |
| African | 5.3% |
| Indian | 2.6% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 01 Apr 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 01 Apr 2025 | School inspection |
| 22 May 2019 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Feb 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 23 May 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Jan 2012 | Interim assessment |
| 05 Jun 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 03 Jul 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 30 Oct 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils feel valued and appreciated as individuals.
- Strong relationships exist between staff, pupils, and families.
- The curriculum is broad and balanced with clear sequencing in reading, writing, and mathematics.
- Effective phonics teaching helps pupils become confident readers.
- Positive attitudes to learning and a calm, purposeful environment.
- Strong early years communication and language development.
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum implementation is inconsistent, leading to gaps in pupil knowledge.
- Insufficient opportunities for pupils to practice and recall prior learning.
- Support strategies for pupils with SEND are not always effective.
- Approaches to assessing pupil learning need to be more secure.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 6 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 4 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Overstrand, the Belfry, Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
23 Cromer Road, Overstrand, Cromer, Norfolk, NR27 0NT |
0.83 miles |
|
Suffield Park Infant and Nursery School, Cromer
Mill Road, Cromer, Norfolk, NR27 0AD |
1.74 miles |
|
Cromer Junior School
Norwich Road, Cromer, Norfolk, NR27 0EX |
1.8 miles |
|
St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy
Chapel Road, Roughton, Norwich, Norfolk, NR11 8AF |
2.08 miles |
|
Antingham and Southrepps Primary School
Lower Street, Southrepps, Norwich, Norfolk, NR11 8UG |
2.78 miles |
|
Mundesley Infant School
Trunch Road, Mundesley, Norwich, Norfolk, NR11 8LE |
4.43 miles |
|
Mundesley Junior School
Trunch Road, Mundesley, Norwich, Norfolk, NR11 8LE |
4.43 miles |
|
Aldborough Primary School
Alby Hill, Aldborough, Norwich, Norfolk, NR11 7PH |
4.54 miles |
|
Gresham Village School and Nursery
Cromer Road, Gresham, Norwich, Norfolk, NR11 8RF |
4.59 miles |
|
Beeston Hall School
West Runton, Cromer, NR27 9NQ |
4.85 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Sidestrand Hall School
Cromer Road, Sidestrand, Cromer, Norfolk, NR27 0NH |
0.93 miles |
|
Cromer Academy
Norwich Road, Cromer, Norfolk, NR27 0EX |
1.87 miles |
|
St Andrew's School
Aylmerton Hall, Holt Road, Aylmerton, Cromer, Norfolk, NR11 8QA |
4.72 miles |