Tunstead Primary School
About Tunstead Primary School
Tunstead Primary School is a small state primary in North Norfolk, currently teaching 73 pupils against a capacity of 116, meaning there is room for growth. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 9.6%, which is below the national average and suggests a relatively affluent intake. Despite the spare capacity, the school is clearly popular with local families: for the 2025/26 academic year, it received 20 applications for just 5 places, with all 5 first-preference applicants being offered a spot. That oversubscription ratio of 4:1 signals strong demand, particularly given the school’s rural setting. Headteacher Rebecca Quinn leads a mixed-gender, non-religious school for children aged 4 to 11, and the school does not have a nursery or sixth form. Facilities include a gymnasium, sports hall, sensory room, outdoor playground, and even a chapel, which is unusual for a school with no religious character.
Key Details
The full report on this school
What 25 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 EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
25 Mar 2025From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.
Source: Ofsted, 5 May 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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