Newton Flotman Church of England Primary Academy
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 Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | School Road, Norwich, South Norfolk, NR15 1PR |
| Headteacher | Adam Riley |
| Local Authority | Norfolk |
| Number of Pupils | 85 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 24.7% |
| School Capacity | 85 / 150 (57% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
17 Oct 2023Overall Effectiveness
Requires improvement
Additional Provisions
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
1273rd of 1,612
In East of England
37th of 54
In South Norfolk
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
47%
Expected Standard
7%
Higher Standard
'22/23
56%
'23/24
47%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed10
17
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
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.
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Contact Information
School Road, Norwich
South Norfolk, NR15 1PR
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