Charles Darwin Primary School, Norwich
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Charles Darwin Primary School excels at creating a warm, inclusive environment where every child feels valued and able to be themselves. Teachers use skilled checks on what pupils already know to design activities that help them learn new things really well, with particularly impressive support for children who find reading tricky or are learning English. The school also runs a wonderful personal development programme that helps pupils become confident, independent and caring citizens.
Key Strengths
- Respectful and friendly relationships throughout the school with exemplary pupil behaviour and positive attitudes to learning
- High-quality, coherently designed curriculum that builds knowledge progressively across subjects
- Exceptional support for pupils with SEND, with carefully adapted activities and highly skilled staff
- Excellent reading provision with strong phonics teaching and targeted support for struggling readers
- Rich personal development programme that builds character, independence and healthy relationships
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with school leaders creating an open and positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Diddy Darwins pre-school visits, pupil parliament, community projects and good deeds
Charles Darwin Primary School has successfully maintained its outstanding standards since the previous inspection in 2019. The school has doubled in size and now serves pupils from age 2 to 11, with an expert leadership team continuing to improve provision for all children.
At a Glance
21.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
118 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 76% to 84%. Maths has improved from 76% to 90%. Writing has improved from 81% to 91%.
Class Sizes
27.8
Avg class size
27.2
Infant (KS1)
28.7
KS2
14
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
111%
Over capacity
465 pupils
420 capacity
45 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Norwich
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Norwich
Admissions Demand - Norfolk
Places available
9,822
Applications
7,691
Got 1st preference
95.8%
Got preferred school
98.9%
Primary admissions across Norfolk (2025/26)
Inspection History(2)
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SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
The school's pupil mix - ethnicity breakdown, free school meals eligibility, and English as an additional language. Useful context when evaluating school fit.
Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
Annual funding per pupil, total budget, pupil premium grants, and how the school's resources compare to similar schools nationally.
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.64578%
Overall absence
12.8%
Persistent absence
375
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Charles Darwin Primary School
Norwich School
Notre Dame High School, Norwich
Jane Austen College
Norwich Steiner School
Hewett Academy
The Wherry School
Norwich High School for Girls GDST
Harford Manor School, Norwich
Visiting Teacher Service Central
City of Norwich School, An Ormiston Academy
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