SchoolScoresNorton Primary Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Part of NORTHERN EDUCATION TRUST
Berkshire Road, Norton, Stockton-on-Tees, TS20 2RD
01642 356091 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 4 April 2019.
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 | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 8 January 2025: Ofsted found the school had improved significantly.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
42 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Stockton-on-Tees comparisons use the 22 of its 46 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 24 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 | Stockton-on-Tees | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 16th highest of 22 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Stockton-on-Tees. Higher than 35% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 94% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 4th highest of 22 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Stockton-on-Tees. Higher than 68% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 94% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 16th highest of 22 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Stockton-on-Tees. Higher than 31% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 86% | 89% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 15 parents whose child had been bullied 9th highest of 14 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Stockton-on-Tees. Higher than 62% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 60% | 60% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 34 parents who had raised a concern 10th highest of 19 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Stockton-on-Tees. Higher than 45% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 82% | 80% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 8th highest of 22 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Stockton-on-Tees. Higher than 67% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95%said yes | 90% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 12%). 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. Stockton-on-Tees figures pool parents at the Stockton-on-Tees 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
46 pupils in this year group.
78% — 13 points above the Stockton-on-Tees average, and 16 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Stockton-on-Tees | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 78% | 65% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 7% | 8% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 91% | 77% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 80% | 75% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 87% | 76% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 108 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 105 | 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 Stockton-on-Tees. 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 one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 32 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 30 |
| Of those, offered a place | 30 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 46 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 0.9
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
| Pupils | This school | Stockton-on-Tees | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 20th highest of 46 state primary schools in Stockton-on-Tees. Higher than 79% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 38.9% | 31.2%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 10th highest of 46 state primary schools in Stockton-on-Tees. Higher than 77% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.7% | 3.3%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 23rd highest of 46 state primary schools in Stockton-on-Tees. Higher than 44% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 13.4% | 13.6%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 29th highest of 46 state primary schools in Stockton-on-Tees. Higher than 31% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.4% | 9.0%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 25th lowest of 46 state primary schools in Stockton-on-Tees. Lower than 47% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.1% | 5.0%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 27th lowest of 46 state primary schools in Stockton-on-Tees. Lower than 39% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 13.6% | 11.8%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 36th lowest of 46 state primary schools in Stockton-on-Tees. Lower than 27% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.9 | 2.3 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 30th lowest of 46 state primary schools in Stockton-on-Tees. Lower than 44% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.9% | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.04% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 39th highest of 46 state primary schools in Stockton-on-Tees. Higher than 27% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 18.5 | 21.0 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 31st highest of 46 state primary schools in Stockton-on-Tees. Higher than 37% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 10.0 | 11.2 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 32nd highest of 46 state primary schools in Stockton-on-Tees. Higher than 26% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 6.2% | 13.0%* | 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.
Nearby primary schools
- Tilery Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024, before conversion) · 47% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Joseph's Catholic Academy 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 56% met expected standard (KS2)
- Frederick Nattrass Primary Academy 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016), confirmed 2025 · 88% met expected standard (KS2)
- St John the Baptist CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 24% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Glebe Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016), confirmed 2025 · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Billingham South Community Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 56% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Oak Tree Academy 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), improved significantly 2025 · 74% met expected standard (KS2)
- Crooksbarn Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 72% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Bede's Catholic Academy 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2025: 1 exceptional, 5 strong, 1 expected · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
- St John the Evangelist Catholic Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 6 expected, 1 needs attention · 59% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Norton Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Norton Primary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 4 April 2019. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 8 January 2025, Ofsted found the school had improved significantly.
How did Norton Primary Academy do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 78% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 16 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Norton Primary Academy?
95% of the 42 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Norton Primary Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Norton Primary Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 30 families put Norton Primary Academy as their first choice for 32 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 30 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 140519.
- 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.