Norton Church of England Primary School
134%
Capacity
150
Pupils
2.8x
Demand
About Norton Church of England Primary School
Norton Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Tewkesbury community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 150 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (134% of 112 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Norton Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Jane Farren, it falls under Gloucestershire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 58% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 8435th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 17th out of 24 in Tewkesbury.
Norton Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 56 applications for 20 places, making it 2.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 34 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Profound & Multiple Learning Difficulty and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Norton Church of England Primary School include Forest School, Dining Hall, Library, Playing Fields, ICT Suite, Gymnasium, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Athletics, Swimming, Cricket and 1 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Book Club, Choir, Science Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 8.7%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Tewkesbury, Norton Church of England Primary School is one of the options available in the South West 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 | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Old Tewkesbury Road, Gloucester, Tewkesbury, GL2 9LJ |
| Headteacher | Jane Farren |
| Local Authority | Gloucestershire |
| Number of Pupils | 150 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 8.7% |
| School Capacity | 150 / 112 (134% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
24 Mar 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (24 Mar 2022): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 29 Mar 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (58%)
8435th of 13,686
Nationally
810th of 1,469
In South West
17th of 24
In Tewkesbury
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
58%
Expected Standard
4%
Higher Standard
'22/23
63%
'23/24
58%
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
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed20
56
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
34 families put this school as their 1st choice (61% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Old Tewkesbury Road, Gloucester
Tewkesbury, GL2 9LJ
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