Norwich Primary Academy, Norwich

In its own words: "Norwich Primary Academy is a large primary school in the west of Norwich. Our vision centres on achieving the very best results for our children, whilst providing them with a rich variety of extra curricular activities, which ensure the children love coming to school. Our culture focuses on three key words, inspire, aspire and achieve."

From the headteacher's welcome: "Norwich Primary Academy is one of the largest primaries in Norwich with about 350 children. We provide a knowledge-rich curriculum and aim for the best results for children. Our curriculum is designed to engage the children, with a clear focus on English and maths."

In 2025, 63% of Year 6 pupils at Norwich Primary Academy reached the expected standard in reading and 65% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 73% and 70% in Norfolk and 77% and 75% across England.

Results fell from 65% in reading and 75% in maths in 2024.

For September 2026 entry, 22 families put Norwich Primary Academy as their first choice and 41 named it as one of their preferences, for 23 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Norwich Primary Academy are Henderson Green Primary Academy (0.3 miles, Requires improvement, 74% reading, 78% maths); Valley Primary Academy (0.3 miles, 83% reading, 70% maths); West Earlham Junior School (0.4 miles, Good, 55% reading, 53% maths); and West Earlham Infant and Nursery School (0.4 miles, Outstanding).

Norwich Primary Academy's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 3 schools.

Norwich Primary Academy is one of 18 schools run by Inspiration Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 66% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

28 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Norwich Primary Academy (as of September 2025): 100% would recommend the school, 96% say their child is happy there and 64% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that they would recommend the school (100%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (64%).

52.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 41 pupils (13.9%) received SEN support and 25 (8.5%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is a moderate learning difficulty.

The nearest railway station is Norwich Rail Station, about 2.7 miles away in a straight line.

5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Cadge Road (adjacent), 120 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Norwich Primary Academy stands in is among the 10% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In August 2026, police recorded 175 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and other theft. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Norfolk (28), as is usual near a town centre.

In 2024/25, Norwich Primary Academy issued 36 suspensions, 11.2 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and 3 permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to Norwich Primary Academy are City Academy Norwich (0.7 miles), Hellesdon High School (1.7 miles) and Ormiston Victory Academy (1.7 miles).