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The Norman Church of England Primary School, Northwold
Goodgraded 19/09/2023Ages 2–11107 pupilsChurch of England
The Norman Church of England Primary School, Northwold is a primary school for pupils aged 2 to 11 in Thetford, within the Norfolk local authority. It has a Church of England religious character. The school has around 107 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 19/09/2023, The Norman Church of England Primary School, Northwold was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Thetford can view The Norman Church of England Primary School, Northwold's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 19/09/2023
Attendance & staffing
Attendance91.5%England avg 94.5%
Persistent absence29.4%England avg 14.3%
Pupils per teacher23.1England avg 20.9
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 98%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals21.8%England avg 24.0%
English not first language1.0%England avg 18.8%
DfE school census, 2025/26
Primary results — Key Stage 2
Expected standard (RWM)-50%England avg -22%
Higher standard (RWM)-10%England avg -7%
DfE, 2023/24 · progress centres on 0, shown with its 95% confidence interval
Nearby schools in Thetford
All schools in Thetford →Sheridan House School0.8 miIceni Secondary Academy1.5 miDuchy of Lancaster Methwold CofE Primary School2.0 miGooderstone Church of England Primary AcademyGood · 3.3 mi
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