Tunstead Primary School, Norwich
Tunstead Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Norwich. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in March 2019. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in March 2025 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 22nd-highest of the 102 schools in Norwich with published results, and 4,824th of 14,452 across England. It was 70% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2019)
- 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
Tunstead Primary School in detail
Tunstead Primary School in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "Our vision is to build upon strong foundations to ensure that our pupils are happy, secure and resilient individuals ready to move forward to a bright future."
The school runs a breakfast club from 8:35am and after-school care.
Headteacher's welcome (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 73% of Year 6 pupils at Tunstead Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 91% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 73% and 70% in Norfolk and 77% and 75% across England.
Results were similar in 2024 (80% in reading, 80% in maths).
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Tunstead Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 8 families put Tunstead Primary School as their first choice and 22 named it as one of their preferences, for 9 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 Tunstead Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Tunstead Primary School are Coltishall Primary School (1.9 miles, Outstanding, 83% reading, 83% maths); St John's Community Primary School and Nursery (2.5 miles, Good, 62% reading, 48% maths); Worstead Church of England Primary School (2.7 miles, Good, 82% reading, 76% maths); and Neatishead Church of England Primary School (2.9 miles, Outstanding, 86% reading, 57% maths).
Tunstead Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.
Coltishall Primary SchoolSt John's Community Primary School and NurseryWorstead Church of England Primary SchoolNeatishead Church of England Primary School
What parents say
25 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Tunstead Primary School (as of September 2025): 80% 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 their child feels safe (96%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (64%).
Who goes there
11.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 9% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (82%) and Mixed (8%).
In 2026, 13 pupils (19.4%) received SEN support and 6 (9%) 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 specific learning difficulty such as dyslexia.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Worstead Rail Station, about 2 miles away in a straight line.
2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Primary School (adjacent), 30 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 0 crimes within a mile of the school. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Norfolk (28).
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Tunstead Primary School issued 7 suspensions, 9.6 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; 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
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 · 2 years agoThis judgement is from March 2019, 7 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
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's March 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
This is a very inclusive school where every child feels safe and valued. Teachers are well-trained and have planned a thoughtful curriculum that helps children build knowledge over time. The school has excellent support for reading and for children with additional learning needs, ensuring all pupils can succeed.
Key Strengths
- Ambitious, well-planned curriculum that is thoughtfully sequenced and implemented effectively by staff
- Excellent reading provision with well-trained staff and effective support for struggling readers
- Strong SEND support with targeted help that enables pupils with additional needs to achieve well
- Inclusive school culture where pupils understand differences and respect equality
- Clear behaviour expectations and high attendance standards with supportive systems in place
Areas for Improvement
- Staff sometimes fail to address pupils' misconceptions and errors promptly, which limits learning outcomes
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with strong systems in place and staff trained on current safeguarding risks.
Extracurricular Activities
Sports clubs, art, dance, house captains, school councillors, junior librarians, buddy programmes
Tunstead Primary School is a Good school where pupils feel safe and included. The school has an ambitious curriculum with well-trained staff, strong reading provision, and effective support for pupils with additional needs.
At a Glance
11.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
25 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 80% to 73% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 80% to 91% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 50% to 73% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
22.3
Avg class size
26.0
KS2
3
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Tunstead Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Tunstead Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Tunstead 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)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
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 Tunstead Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
70%
Available places
73 pupils
105 places
32 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(9)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
13
SEN Support
6
EHC Plans
28.4%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
67
Total Pupils
36
Boys
31
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
4
Teachers
16.8:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£49,268
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£7,534
Per pupil
£563k
Total funding
£9k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.3%
Overall absence
8.3%
Persistent absence
72
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Tunstead Primary School
What are SATs results like at Tunstead Primary School?
Of the pupils at Tunstead Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 73% reached the expected standard in reading and 91% did so in maths.
What is Tunstead Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Tunstead Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in March 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in March 2019, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Tunstead Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Tunstead 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 Tunstead Primary School?
Tunstead Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 70% of its 105 places.
How big are the classes at Tunstead Primary School?
Classes at Tunstead Primary School average 22.3 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Tunstead Primary School?
Tunstead Primary School has around 67 pupils on roll. 12% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Tunstead Primary School?
4.3% of sessions were missed at Tunstead Primary School in 2024/25. 8.3% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Tunstead Primary School?
Apply through Norfolk's coordinated admissions process, naming Tunstead 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 Tunstead Primary School?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in Norfolk is 4 (the median across 462 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Tunstead Primary School?
Tunstead Primary School is at Market Street, Tunstead, Norwich, Norfolk, NR12 8AH.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)