Classpot

Norwich Road Academy

Breckland, IP24 2HTPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Oct 2024
KS2 Results
59%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.8×
Not oversubscribed
27 1st-choice / 33 places
Ranking
#8,182
of 13,686 nationally

About Norwich Road Academy

Parents considering Norwich Road Academy will find strong signals of satisfaction from those who know it best. In the most recent Parent View survey, covering responses from September 2024 to September 2025, a very high 90% of the 51 respondents said they would recommend the school to other parents. That confidence is backed up by the school's popularity at the admissions stage: for the 2025/26 intake, Norwich Road Academy was oversubscribed, receiving 66 applications for 33 places — a ratio of two applicants for every spot. Of those, 27 families put it as their first preference, and all 27 were offered a place. Looking at the detail behind the headline numbers, parents felt particularly strongly about their children's happiness and safety, with 88% either agreeing or strongly agreeing that their child is happy, and a similar 88% feeling their child is safe. The school's leadership also scored well on communication, with 92% agreeing the school makes them aware of what their child will learn.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressNorwich Road, Thetford, Breckland, IP24 2HT
HeadteacherJulia Miles
Local AuthorityNorfolk
Number of Pupils309
Free School Meals (FSM)30.1%
School Capacity309 / 472 (65% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

The full report on this school

What 51 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

  • Ofsted inspection in plain English
    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
  • Parent View survey results
    What parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
  • Where Ofsted and parents disagree
    Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
  • Admissions & catchment
    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
  • Nearby schools compared
    Backup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
  • Attendance & behaviour data
    Persistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
See an example
One-off paymentNo subscriptionStripe checkout

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

22 Oct 2024
View Report
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 25 Nov 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
ICT SuiteOutdoor PlaygroundGymnasiumDining HallSports Hall

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

CricketGymnasticsFootballNetballSwimmingAthletics

Clubs & Activities

ChessArt ClubCodingChoirBook Club

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

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionLearning DifficultyOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

09:00 – 15:15

After-school care

15:15-18:00

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

Was this page helpful?

Frequently Asked Questions About Norwich Road Academy

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