Newton Flotman Church of England Primary Academy, 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
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
The school creates a calm, purposeful learning environment where pupils behave well and feel safe - a major improvement from the previous inspection. Teachers focus strongly on core skills in reading, writing and mathematics, with well-structured phonics teaching helping pupils become fluent readers. The school effectively supports all learners, including those with additional needs, and provides a broad range of activities so no pupil misses out on opportunities.
Key Strengths
- Pupils behave well and feel safe - a significant improvement since the last inspection
- Strong phonics teaching with pupils' attainment slightly above national average
- Well-structured, ambitious curriculum that builds on prior knowledge
- Effective support for pupils with SEND and disadvantaged pupils
- Leaders have clear priorities and take effective action to improve the school
Areas for Improvement
- Some pupils not consistently supported to extend and deepen their learning, particularly in mathematics
- Teaching quality and curriculum delivery remains variable across the school
- Some pupils lack focus in lessons due to limited development of learning behaviours like curiosity and determination
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility, and pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Tournaments, choir, dance clubs, netball clubs, residential visits, school leadership roles
Newton Flotman Church of England Primary Academy is meeting expected standards across all key areas. The school has made significant improvements in behaviour and assessment since the previous inspection, with pupils achieving in line with national averages.
At a Glance
21.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 71%. Maths has improved from 53% to 64%. Writing has improved from 60% to 86%.
Class Sizes
21.5
Avg class size
18.0
Infant (KS1)
25.0
KS2
4
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
50%
Available places
75 pupils
150 capacity
75 spare places available
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(103)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
4.70764%
Overall absence
15.29412%
Persistent absence
85
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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