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Thurton Primary School

South Norfolk, NR14 6ATPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Apr 2025
KS2 Results
64%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.6×
Oversubscribed
23 1st-choice / 14 places
Ranking
#6,216
of 13,686 nationally

About Thurton Primary School

Thurton Primary School is a small Church of England primary in South Norfolk, running at near-full capacity with 104 pupils against a school capacity of 105. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 6.7%, well below the national average for primary schools, suggesting a relatively affluent intake. Demand for places is high: for the 2025/26 academic year, the school received 43 applications for just 14 places, with 23 of those as first preferences. That works out at just over three applications per place, and only 14 first-preference offers were made, so securing a spot is competitive. The school is mixed, takes children from ages 4 to 11, and is led by headteacher Jonathan Barber. It has a religious character as a Church of England school, though the data doesn't specify whether faith criteria are used in admissions. With a full roll and strong local demand, this is clearly a school that local families are keen to get into.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressAshby Road, Norwich, South Norfolk, NR14 6AT
HeadteacherJonathan Barber
Local AuthorityNorfolk
Number of Pupils104
Free School Meals (FSM)6.7%
School Capacity104 / 105 (99% full)

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

29 Apr 2025
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

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

Source: Ofsted, 8 Jun 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Outdoor PlaygroundLibraryPlaying FieldsSensory RoomGymnasiumMusic RoomsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

SwimmingNetballAthleticsCricket

Clubs & Activities

ChoirBook ClubDramaEco ClubScience ClubCoding

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

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & Language

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:40 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:45-08:40

After-school care

15:15-17:00

Source: thurton.norfolk.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Thurton Primary School

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