SchoolScoresTrowse Primary School
Community school · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed
Pepperpot Drive, Trowse, NR14 8TU
01603 622485 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 25 February 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 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 | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
65 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Norfolk comparisons use the 191 of its 343 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 152 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 | Norfolk | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 48th highest of 191 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Norfolk. Higher than 62% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 91% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 36th highest of 191 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Norfolk. Higher than 68% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 91% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 24th highest of 191 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Norfolk. Higher than 78% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 84% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 24 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 9th highest of 111 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Norfolk. Higher than 91% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 75% | 51% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 51 parents who had raised a concern 13th highest of 183 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Norfolk. Higher than 95% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 77% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 16th highest of 191 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Norfolk. Higher than 83% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98%said yes | 85% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 33%). 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. Norfolk figures pool parents at the Norfolk 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
17 pupils in this year group.
76% — 20 points above the Norfolk average, and 14 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Norfolk | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 76% | 56% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 6% | 5% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 94% | 72% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 94% | 66% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 76% | 69% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 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 | 30 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 30 |
| Of those, offered a place | 28 (93%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 86 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.4 · 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 160th highest of 342 state primary schools in Norfolk. Higher than 51% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 21.8% | 23.9%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 274th highest of 342 state primary schools in Norfolk. Higher than 28% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.0% | 4.1%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 267th highest of 342 state primary schools in Norfolk. Higher than 28% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 11.2% | 15.3%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 288th highest of 342 state primary schools in Norfolk. Higher than 9% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.0% | 15.1%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 63rd lowest of 341 state primary schools in Norfolk. Lower than 73% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.3% | 5.3%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 40th lowest of 341 state primary schools in Norfolk. Lower than 83% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.4% | 12.5%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 114th lowest of 342 state primary schools in Norfolk. Lower than 42% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.5 | 5.6 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 121st lowest of 342 state primary schools in Norfolk. Lower than 38% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.0% | 2.1% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.10% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 77th highest of 343 state primary schools in Norfolk. Higher than 68% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 22.1 | 19.8 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 80th highest of 343 state primary schools in Norfolk. Higher than 58% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 11.2 | 9.8 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 215th highest of 256 state primary schools in Norfolk. Higher than 0% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 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
- Lakenham Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 45% met expected standard (KS2)
- Edith Cavell Academy and Nursery 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023 · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
- Lionwood Infant and Nursery School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025)
- Charles Darwin Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: No graded inspection · 81% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Free School Norwich 1.3 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 46% met expected standard (KS2)
- Tuckswood Academy 1.4 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 43% met expected standard (KS2)
- Lionwood Junior School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 45% met expected standard (KS2)
- Bignold Primary School and Nursery 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hillside Avenue Primary and Nursery School, Thorpe 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 50% met expected standard (KS2)
- St William's Primary School 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016), confirmed 2025 · 50% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Trowse Primary School's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 25 February 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did Trowse Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 76% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 14 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Trowse Primary School?
98% of the 65 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Trowse Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Trowse Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 30 families put Trowse Primary School as their first choice for 30 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 28 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 120862.
- 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.