Norwich Primary Academy
| Type | Primary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Clarkson Road Norwich Norfolk NR5 8ED |
| Phone | 01603454423 |
| Reference Number | 139929 |
Norwich Primary Academy is performing well overall, achieving a 'Good' rating across all inspected areas. The school fosters an environment where pupils feel safe and supported, encouraging them to develop into confident and resilient individuals. The curriculum is designed to enhance pupils' reading skills and knowledge retention, with effective phonics instruction helping to ensure that many pupils, including disadvantaged ones, make significant progress. The leadership team has introduced initiatives to promote a love for reading and has positively impacted the school community, which is reflected in the strong behavior and attitudes of the pupils.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 321 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 54.52%
Girls: 45.48% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 52% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 23.7% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 25 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 24.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 21 | 19 | 40 |
| 2 | 22 | 22 | 44 |
| 3 | 26 | 18 | 44 |
| 4 | 24 | 29 | 53 |
| 5 | 30 | 20 | 50 |
| 6 | 27 | 22 | 49 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 56.7% |
| African | 17.4% |
| White, Other | 4.7% |
| White & Black (African) | 3.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.8% |
| Indian | 2.2% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.9% |
| Asian, Other | 1.6% |
| White & Asian | 1.2% |
| Chinese | 0.9% |
| Unclassified | 0.9% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 26 Nov 2019 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 18 Mar 2025 | School inspection |
| 26 Nov 2019 | School inspection: |
| 16 Jul 2015 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Strong leadership with a clear vision for the school.
- High expectations for pupil behavior leading to a positive learning environment.
- Effective phonics teaching that supports reading development.
- Curriculum is well-structured and includes rich vocabulary and literature.
- Pupils with special educational needs are well supported.
- Improvements in attendance and a significant reduction in exclusions.
Areas for Improvement
- Some subjects lack embedded skills, such as history and geography.
- Variability in the presentation of pupils' writing across subjects.
- Limited opportunities for problem-solving in mathematics.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 49% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 6% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 102 | ||
| Maths | 102 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.2 | ||
| Writing | 1.1 | ||
| Maths | 2.3 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 9 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 7 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
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Valley Primary Academy
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West Earlham Junior School
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0.41 miles |
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Clover Hill VA Infant and Nursery School
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Wensum Junior School
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Recreation Road Infant School
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Colman Junior School
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Avenue Junior School
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Chapel Break Infant School
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Colman Infant School
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The Parkside School, Norwich
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Red Balloon - Norwich
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Hellesdon High School
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