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Mile Cross Primary School

Norwich, NR3 2QUPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
Dec 2024
KS2 Results
67%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.1×
Oversubscribed
66 1st-choice / 58 places
Ranking
#5,553
of 13,686 nationally

About Mile Cross Primary School

Mile Cross Primary School is a state-funded, mixed-gender primary in Norwich that is currently running very close to its full capacity of 470 pupils, with 462 on roll. The school serves a community with a notably high level of disadvantage: 40.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is well above the national average for primary schools. Demand for places is strong — for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 117 applications for just 58 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.02. Of those, 66 were first-preference applications, and all 58 first-preference offers were taken up, which tells you this is a school local families are actively choosing. The school also offers nursery provision for children from age three, so it can be a long-term option for families starting early. Headteacher Stuart Allen leads a school that has clearly built a strong reputation in the area, and the numbers suggest it’s a popular choice among Norwich parents.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressBraiser Road, Norwich, Norwich, NR3 2QU
HeadteacherStuart Allen
Local AuthorityNorfolk
Number of Pupils462
Free School Meals (FSM)40.8%
School Capacity462 / 470 (98% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

4 Dec 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

Latest monitoring visit (4 Dec 2024): Standards maintained

Source: Ofsted, 18 Dec 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
Sports HallDining HallICT SuiteSensory RoomChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

AthleticsCross CountrySwimmingNetball

Clubs & Activities

Eco ClubGardeningScience ClubChoir

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionLearning DifficultyOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:35 – 15:15

Source: milecrossprimary.com. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Mile Cross Primary School has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. This means the school provides an exceptional quality of education, and pupils thrive both academically and personally.