Rockland St Mary Primary School
| Type | Primary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 2-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | School Lane Rockland St Mary Primary School Main Office NR14 7EU |
| Phone | 01508538345 |
| Reference Number | 144972 |
Rockland St Mary Primary School has made significant strides in its first inspection since becoming an academy, achieving a 'Good' rating across all areas of inspection. The school is characterized by a strong sense of community where pupils feel safe and respected, enjoying positive relationships with peers and staff. The headteacher and leaders have implemented a curriculum designed to engage students and bolster their learning, focusing on key values such as respect and resilience. While there are notable strengths in early reading and personal development, the school faces challenges in ensuring curriculum consistency due to previous disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 83 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.6%
Girls: 49.4% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 11.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 8.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 21.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 23 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 5 | 8 |
| 2 | 5 | 6 | 11 |
| 3 | 8 | 5 | 13 |
| 4 | 5 | 3 | 8 |
| 5 | 3 | 8 | 11 |
| 6 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 90.4% |
| Asian, Other | 3.6% |
| White, Other | 2.4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.4% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 01 Feb 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 01 Feb 2022 | School inspection: |
Strengths
- Strong sense of community and mutual respect among pupils and staff.
- Effective teaching of phonics that helps pupils become confident readers.
- Leaders have designed an ambitious curriculum that engages pupils.
- Good opportunities for pupils to participate in extracurricular activities.
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Areas for Improvement
- Some subjects lack consistent implementation of the curriculum due to COVID-19 disruptions.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 5 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 3 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Surlingham Primary School
Walnut Hill, Surlingham, Rockland St Mary Primary School, Norwich, Norfolk, NR14 7DQ |
1.54 miles |
|
Alpington and Bergh Apton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Wheel Road, Alpington, Norwich, Norfolk, NR14 7NH |
1.8 miles |
|
Thurton Primary School
Ashby Road, Thurton, Norwich, Norfolk, NR14 6AT |
2.03 miles |
|
Brundall Primary School
Braydeston Avenue, Brundall, Norwich, Norfolk, NR13 5JX |
2.75 miles |
|
Poringland Primary School
The Footpath, Poringland, Norwich, Norfolk, NR14 7RF |
2.89 miles |
|
Brooke Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary School
High Green, Brooke, Norwich, Norfolk, NR15 1HP |
3.57 miles |
|
Seething and Mundham Primary School
Brooke Road, Seething, Norwich, Norfolk, NR15 1DJ |
3.74 miles |
|
Dussindale Primary School
Vane Close, Thorpe St Andrew, Norwich, Norfolk, NR7 0US |
3.91 miles |
|
Blofield Primary School
Plantation Road, Blofield, Norfolk, NR13 4PL |
3.99 miles |
|
Hillside Avenue Primary and Nursery School, Thorpe
Hillside Avenue, Thorpe St Andrew, Norwich, Norfolk, NR7 0QW |
4.08 miles |
|
Lingwood Primary Academy
Station Road, Norwich, Lingwood, Norfolk, NR13 4AZ |
4.11 miles |
|
Little Plumstead Church of England Primary Academy
Old Hall Road, Little Plumstead, Norwich, Norfolk, NR13 5FA |
4.24 miles |
|
Loddon Junior School
Kitten's Lane, Loddon, Norwich, Norfolk, NR14 6JX |
4.37 miles |
|
Loddon Infant and Nursery School
Kittens Lane, Loddon, Norwich, Norfolk, NR14 6JX |
4.37 miles |
|
Trowse Primary School
Pepperpot Drive, Trowse, Norfolk, NR14 8TU |
4.42 miles |
|
Stoke Holy Cross Primary School
Long Lane, Stoke Holy Cross, Norwich, Norfolk, NR14 8LY |
4.81 miles |
|
St William's Primary School
Williams Loke, Thorpe St Andrew, St. William's Primary School, Norwich, Norfolk, NR7 0AJ |
4.81 miles |
|
Hemblington Primary School
Mill Road, Blofield Heath, Norwich, Norfolk, NR13 4QJ |
4.83 miles |
|
Lionwood Infant and Nursery School
Telegraph Lane East, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 4AN |
4.99 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Langley School
Langley Park, Norfolk, NR14 6BJ |
3.13 miles |
|
Framingham Earl High School
Norwich Road, Framingham Earl, Norwich, Norfolk, NR14 7QP |
3.17 miles |
|
Thorpe St Andrew School and Sixth Form
Laundry Lane, Thorpe St Andrew, Norwich, Norfolk, NR7 0XS |
4.32 miles |
|
Hobart High School
Kittens Lane, Loddon, Norwich, Norfolk, NR14 6JU |
4.56 miles |