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Edith Cavell Academy and Nursery

Norwich, NR1 2LRPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Feb 2023
KS2 Results
43%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
25 1st-choice / 25 places
Ranking
#12,104
of 13,686 nationally

About Edith Cavell Academy and Nursery

Edith Cavell Academy and Nursery is a state primary school in Norwich, within the Norfolk local authority. Among the 344 primary schools in the county, it ranks 189th, placing it in the bottom half of the local league table. The top-performing peers in the area include Ditchingham Church of England Primary Academy, Surlingham Primary School, and Stalham Academy, all of which achieve higher ranking scores. For families prioritising an outstanding Ofsted rating, the nearest such school is Trowse Primary School, just 1.6 kilometres away. Edith Cavell itself holds a Good rating from its most recent graded inspection in 2017, and an ungraded inspection in 2023 confirmed the school remains Good. This is a notable improvement from its previous inspection in 2014, when it was rated Requires Improvement. The school is led by headteacher Joanna Ward and serves 220 pupils, with capacity for 262, so there is some room for growth.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressDuckett Close, Norwich, Norwich, NR1 2LR
HeadteacherJoanna Ward
Local AuthorityNorfolk
Number of Pupils220
Free School Meals (FSM)42.6%
School Capacity220 / 262 (84% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

8 Feb 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (8 Feb 2023): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 7 Jun 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
LibraryDining HallPlaying FieldsSports HallICT SuiteGymnasiumChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

Cross CountryFootballGymnasticsCricketSwimmingRounders

Clubs & Activities

ChoirArt ClubCodingDramaChessEco Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & Language

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

Breakfast club

08:00-08:45

Source: edithcavellacademy.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Edith Cavell Academy and Nursery has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.