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Newton Flotman Church of England Primary Academy

Newton Flotman Church of England Primary Academy

South Norfolk, NR15 1PRPrimary School·Ages 4-11
R. Improvementby Ofsted

57%

Capacity

85

Pupils

1.7x

Demand

About Newton Flotman Church of England Primary Academy

Newton Flotman Church of England Primary Academy is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the South Norfolk community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 85 pupils on roll, operating at 57% capacity.

Ofsted has rated Newton Flotman Church of England Primary Academy "Requires Improvement", the school is led by headteacher Adam Riley, it falls under Norfolk local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 47% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 11384th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 37th out of 54 in South Norfolk.

Newton Flotman Church of England Primary Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 17 applications for 10 places, making it 1.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 9 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Newton Flotman Church of England Primary Academy include Art Studios, Sports Hall, ICT Suite, Playing Fields, Forest School, Outdoor Playground, Sensory Room, Library, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cross Country, Gymnastics, Cricket and 3 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Coding, Eco Club, Science Club.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 24.7%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in South Norfolk, Newton Flotman Church of England Primary Academy is one of the options available in the East of England region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressSchool Road, Norwich, South Norfolk, NR15 1PR
HeadteacherAdam Riley
Local AuthorityNorfolk
Number of Pupils85
Free School Meals (FSM)24.7%
School Capacity85 / 150 (57% full)

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

17 Oct 2023
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Overall Effectiveness

Requires improvement

Improved
Quality of Education
Requires improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Requires improvement
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Requires improvement

Additional Provisions

Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 27 Nov 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

League Table Position

Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (47%)

11384th of 13,686

Nationally

Top 83%

1273rd of 1,612

In East of England

Top 79%

37th of 54

In South Norfolk

Top 69%

Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data

KS2 SATs Results

2023/24

Reading, Writing & Maths Combined

47%

Expected Standard

7%

Higher Standard

ReadingAvg Score: 106
Expected:73%
Higher:40%
Writing
Expected:60%
Higher:7%
MathsAvg Score: 103
Expected:53%
Higher:33%
RWM Expected Standard % over timeDeclining -9%

'22/23

56%

'23/24

47%

Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & Language

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

Facilities

9
Art StudiosSports HallICT SuitePlaying FieldsForest SchoolOutdoor PlaygroundSensory RoomLibraryChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

FootballCross CountryGymnasticsCricketAthleticsTennisSwimming

Clubs & Activities

ChessCodingEco ClubScience Club

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

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

10

Applications

17

Good Demand

Popular school with more applications than places

Applications to places ratio1.7x
0x1x2x3x5x+

9 families put this school as their 1st choice (53% of all applications)

Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.

Frequently Asked Questions About Newton Flotman Church of England Primary Academy

Newton Flotman Church of England Primary Academy has been rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted. This means the school is not yet good, but inspectors believe it can improve with the right support and changes.

Contact Information

01508470379newtonflotman.norfolk.sch.uk

School Road, Norwich

South Norfolk, NR15 1PR

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School Road, Norwich

South Norfolk, NR15 1PR

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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