SchoolScoresThurlton Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 5 to 11 · Mixed
Part of CLARION CORVUS TRUST
Church Road, Thurlton, Norwich, NR14 6RN
01508 548318 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 8 May 2024.
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 |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
14 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 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 88th highest of 94 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Norwich. Higher than 5% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 79% | 93% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 78th highest of 94 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Norwich. Higher than 13% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 86% | 93% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 55th highest of 94 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Norwich. Higher than 31% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 86% | 86% | 84% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 11 parents who had raised a concern Joint 75th highest of 91 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Norwich. Higher than 11% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 64% | 80% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 67th highest of 94 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Norwich. Higher than 18% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 79%said yes | 87% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. 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
6 pupils in this year group.
Only 6 pupils took these tests, so results can change a lot from year to year. Compare with care.
33% — 23 points below the Norfolk average, and 29 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Norfolk | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 33% | 56% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 0% | 5% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 67% | 72% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 33% | 66% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 50% | 69% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 101 | 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 one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 6 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 6 |
| Of those, offered a place | 6 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 9 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.0
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 | Norfolk | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 118th highest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Higher than 19% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 10.6% | 23.9%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan Joint 27th highest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Higher than 88% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 6.1% | 4.1%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 14th highest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Higher than 92% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 24.2% | 15.3%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 82nd highest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Higher than 31% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.5% | 15.1%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 88th lowest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Lower than 39% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.4% | 5.3%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) Joint 77th lowest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Lower than 49% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 11.9% | 12.5%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 125th lowest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Lower than 3% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 15.2 | 5.6 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 119th lowest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Lower than 4% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 4.5% | 2.1% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.10% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 49th highest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Higher than 53% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 20.9 | 19.8 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 7th highest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Higher than 81% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 12.8 | 9.8 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 28th highest of 115 state primary schools in Norwich. Higher than 85% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 26.4% | 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.
Nearby primary schools
- Glebeland Community Primary School 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024
- Reedham Primary School 2.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015, before conversion) · 29% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Thurlton Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Thurlton Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 8 May 2024.
How did Thurlton Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 33% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 29 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Thurlton Primary School?
79% of the 14 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend Thurlton Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Thurlton Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 6 families put Thurlton Primary School as their first choice for 6 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 6 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 144974.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 2 April 2024 to 7 April 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.