Catton Grove Primary School, Norwich
Catton Grove Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 2 to 11 in Norwich. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in May 2023. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 81st-highest of the 102 schools in Norwich with published results, and 12,107th of 14,452 across England. It was 88% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Below England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2023)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Below England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Norfolk (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Catton Grove Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 64% of Year 6 pupils at Catton Grove Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 64% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 73% and 70% in Norfolk and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 68% in reading and 69% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at Catton Grove Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 52 families put Catton Grove Primary School as their first choice and 87 named it as one of their preferences, for 59 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Catton Grove Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Catton Grove Primary School are Mile Cross Primary School (0.5 miles, Outstanding, 77% reading, 78% maths); Heather Avenue Infant School (0.6 miles, Outstanding); Garrick Green Infant School (0.8 miles, Good); and Angel Road Infant School (0.9 miles, Requires improvement).
Mile Cross Primary SchoolHeather Avenue Infant SchoolGarrick Green Infant SchoolAngel Road Infant School
Who goes there
42.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 30% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (62%), Black (7%) and Asian (6%).
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Norwich Rail Station, about 2.1 miles away in a straight line.
12 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Dalrymple Way (adjacent), 90 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 247 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Norfolk (28), as is usual near a town centre.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Catton Grove Primary School issued 45 suspensions, 6.7 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Catton Grove Primary School are Sewell Park Academy (0.8 miles) and Hellesdon High School (1.2 miles).
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Every family who put it first was offered a place for 2026 entry, so distance did not limit places that year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its May 2023 inspection.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
42.7%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 68% to 64% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 69% to 64% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 64% to 68% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
25.7
Avg class size
25.1
Infant (KS1)
28.3
KS2
23
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Catton Grove Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Catton Grove Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Catton Grove Primary School is in Norfolk; for families living there:
Apply to Norfolk for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 40
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 5
- Children hurt
- 6
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 40 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 5 serious and 35 slight.
6 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot, 2 on a bicycle and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.
11 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Norfolk is 4 (the median across 462 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Catton Grove Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
88%
Available places
569 pupils
648 places
79 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Norwich
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Norwich
Across Norfolk council
Places available
9,547
Applications
7,482
Got 1st preference
94.4%
Got preferred school
98.7%
All primary applications across Norfolk council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(5)
Ungraded inspection: The school remains Good, but Ofsted raised concerns; its next inspection will be a full graded one.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
84
SEN Support
38
EHC Plans
19.1%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
639
Total Pupils
322
Boys
317
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
29
Teachers
22.0:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£52,446
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,744
Per pupil
£3831k
Total funding
£408k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
6.5%
Overall absence
17.0%
Persistent absence
522
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Catton Grove Primary School
Questions parents ask about Catton Grove Primary School
What are SATs results like at Catton Grove Primary School?
Of the pupils at Catton Grove Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 64% reached the expected standard in reading and 64% did so in maths.
What is Catton Grove Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Catton Grove Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in May 2023.
What is the catchment area for Catton Grove Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Catton Grove Primary School is oversubscribed, Norfolk allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Catton Grove Primary School?
Catton Grove Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 88% of its 648 places.
How big are the classes at Catton Grove Primary School?
Classes at Catton Grove Primary School average 25.7 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Catton Grove Primary School?
Catton Grove Primary School has around 639 pupils on roll. 43% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Catton Grove Primary School?
6.5% of sessions were missed at Catton Grove Primary School in 2024/25. 17% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Catton Grove Primary School?
Apply through Norfolk's coordinated admissions process, naming Catton Grove Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
How many road collisions happen near Catton Grove Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 40 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 5 serious and 35 slight. 6 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot, 2 on a bicycle and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 11 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Norfolk is 4 (the median across 462 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Catton Grove Primary School?
Catton Grove Primary School is at Weston Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR3 3TP.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)