SchoolScoresMile Cross Primary School
Community school · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Braiser Road, Mile Cross, Norwich, NR3 2QU
01603 425186 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at the inspection that started on 14 November 2017.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 4 December 2024: Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
60 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Norwich comparisons use the 94 of its 142 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 48 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Norwich | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 41st highest of 94 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Norwich. Higher than 47% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 93% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 56th highest of 94 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Norwich. Higher than 34% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 93% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 25th highest of 94 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Norwich. Higher than 68% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 86% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 20 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 2nd highest of 56 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Norwich. Higher than 98% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 85% | 56% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 43 parents who had raised a concern Joint 33rd highest of 91 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Norwich. Higher than 65% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 88% | 80% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 17 parents of children with SEND 14th highest of 24 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Norwich. Higher than 45% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 71% | 73% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 36th highest of 94 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Norwich. Higher than 57% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93%said yes | 87% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 13%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Norwich figures pool parents at the Norwich schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
60 pupils in this year group.
67% — 11 points above the Norfolk average, and 5 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Norfolk | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 67% | 56% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 8% | 5% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 77% | 72% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 77% | 66% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 78% | 69% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 103 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Norfolk. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about 1 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 60 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 74 |
| Of those, offered a place | 60 (81%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 118 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.4 · 2025: 1.1 · 2026: 1.2
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
Specialist SEND provision: this school has resourced provision and a SEN unit with 20 places for moderate learning difficulties. These places are usually allocated through the council's SEND team.
| Pupils | This school | Norfolk | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 13th highest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Higher than 83% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 42.5% | 23.9%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 59th highest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Higher than 70% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.1% | 4.1%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 57th highest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Higher than 63% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 16.2% | 15.3%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 13th highest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Higher than 82% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 36.1% | 15.1%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 29th lowest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Lower than 75% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.2% | 5.3%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 39th lowest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Lower than 70% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 8.5% | 12.5%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 98th lowest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Lower than 12% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 6.1 | 5.6 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 77th lowest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Lower than 23% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.7% | 2.1% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.10% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 55th highest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Higher than 45% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 20.2 | 19.8 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 120th highest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Higher than 7% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 7.5 | 9.8 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 74th highest of 115 state primary schools in Norwich. Higher than 38% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 9.5% | 16.7%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
SEND provision: Get Information about Schools (DfE).
Nearby primary schools
- Catton Grove Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 54% met expected standard (KS2)
- Heather Avenue Infant School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024)
- Kinsale Junior School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- Kinsale Infant School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025, before conversion)
- Angel Road Infant School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025)
- Nelson Infant School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023)
- Wensum Junior School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2023) · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
- Angel Road Junior School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
- Firside Junior School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015, before conversion), confirmed 2025 · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
- Notre Dame Preparatory School (Norwich) Limited 1.2 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Mile Cross Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Mile Cross Primary School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted at its inspection in 14 November 2017. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 4 December 2024, Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
How did Mile Cross Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 67% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 5 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Mile Cross Primary School?
93% of the 60 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Mile Cross Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Mile Cross Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 74 families put Mile Cross Primary School as their first choice for 60 places: about 1 first-choice applications for every place. 60 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 134958.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.