Cawston Church of England Primary Academy, Norwich
Cawston Church of England Primary Academy is a primary school for pupils aged 5 to 11 in Norwich, part of The Diocese of Norwich Education and Academies Trust. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in May 2016. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in January 2025 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 62nd-highest of the 102 schools in Norwich with published results, and 10,359th of 14,452 across England. It was 62% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Below England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2016)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
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
Cawston Church of England Primary Academy in detail
Results
In 2025, 60% of Year 6 pupils at Cawston Church of England Primary Academy reached the expected standard in reading and 80% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 73% and 70% in Norfolk and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 88% in reading and 84% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Cawston Church of England Primary Academy
For September 2026 entry, 6 families put Cawston Church of England Primary Academy as their first choice and 18 named it as one of their preferences, for 6 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Cawston Church of England Primary Academy
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Cawston Church of England Primary Academy are Reepham Primary School (2.5 miles, Good, 91% reading, 95% maths); Hevingham Primary School (3.6 miles, Good, 69% reading, 69% maths); Bure Valley School (3.7 miles, Good, 78% reading, 81% maths); and John of Gaunt Infant and Nursery School (3.8 miles, Good).
Cawston Church of England Primary Academy's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 3 schools.
Reepham Primary SchoolHevingham Primary SchoolBure Valley SchoolJohn of Gaunt Infant and Nursery School
The trust
Cawston Church of England Primary Academy is one of 42 schools run by The Diocese of Norwich Education and Academies Trust, an academy trust.
Across the trust's primary schools, 52% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.
All 42 schools in The Diocese of Norwich Education and Academies Trust
What parents say
19 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Cawston Church of England Primary Academy (as of September 2025): 47% would recommend the school, 68% say their child is happy there and 43% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (90%); the weakest, that the school supports their child's wider development (42%).
Who goes there
0.8% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Cawston Church of England Primary Academy.
2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Fairfields (opposite), 270 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 5 crimes within a mile of the school, most often other theft, criminal damage and arson and violence and sexual offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Norfolk (28).
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Cawston Church of England Primary Academy issued 6 suspensions, 4.7 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE multi-academy trust performance data; Ofsted Parent View; 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
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from May 2016, 10 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's January 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Cawston is a welcoming school where pupils thrive academically and socially. Teachers bring enthusiasm and clear subject knowledge to their lessons, with particular strengths in reading instruction. The school goes beyond the classroom to provide enriching activities, trips and community partnerships that help pupils become confident, curious learners.
Key Strengths
- Reading is a strong priority with structured, consistent teaching and pupils who enjoy reading for pleasure
- Teachers demonstrate skill and enthusiasm with clear explanations and strong subject knowledge
- Excellent support for pupils with SEND through high-quality training and careful adaptations to help them access the full curriculum
- Well-behaved pupils with positive attitudes who understand the school's values and character traits
- Broad, well-sequenced curriculum built around engaging themes that bring learning to life
Areas for Improvement
- Writing improvements including handwriting, spelling and punctuation are not yet fully embedded, with some older pupils still having gaps in these skills
- Some pupils' written work contains errors that need to be addressed through strengthening the new writing approach
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with leaders creating an open and positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Choir singing events, team sports with other schools, stargazing event, school ambassador leadership roles, before- and after-school care
Cawston Church of England Primary Academy is a peaceful school where teachers have high expectations and help all pupils become more proficient in reading, writing and mathematics. The school maintains a broad, ambitious curriculum with strong community links and warm relationships between staff and pupils.
At a Glance
26.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
19 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 88% to 60% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 84% to 80% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 96% to 80% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
24.6
Avg class size
24.0
Infant (KS1)
25.7
KS2
5
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Cawston Church of England Primary Academy
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 1
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 0
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 1 road collision in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 1 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
0 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
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
62%
Available places
129 pupils
209 places
80 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(3)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
22
SEN Support
4
EHC Plans
21.1%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
123
Total Pupils
68
Boys
55
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
6
Teachers
20.5:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£54,413
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,792
Per pupil
£838k
Total funding
£55k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.2%
Overall absence
15.8%
Persistent absence
114
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Cawston Church of England Primary Academy
What are SATs results like at Cawston Church of England Primary Academy?
Of the pupils at Cawston Church of England Primary Academy who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 60% reached the expected standard in reading and 80% did so in maths.
What is Cawston Church of England Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Cawston Church of England Primary Academy's most recent Ofsted inspection, in January 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in May 2016, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Cawston Church of England Primary Academy?
No fixed boundary. When Cawston Church of England Primary Academy is oversubscribed, Norfolk allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Cawston Church of England Primary Academy?
Cawston Church of England Primary Academy was not full in 2025: it ran at 62% of its 209 places.
How big are the classes at Cawston Church of England Primary Academy?
Classes at Cawston Church of England Primary Academy average 24.6 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Cawston Church of England Primary Academy?
Cawston Church of England Primary Academy has around 123 pupils on roll. 27% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Cawston Church of England Primary Academy?
5.2% of sessions were missed at Cawston Church of England Primary Academy in 2024/25. 15.8% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Cawston Church of England Primary Academy?
Apply through Norfolk's coordinated admissions process, naming Cawston Church of England Primary Academy 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 Cawston Church of England Primary Academy?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 1 road collision in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 1 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 0 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 Cawston Church of England Primary Academy?
Cawston Church of England Primary Academy is at Aylsham Road, Cawston, Norwich, Norfolk, NR10 4AY.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)