How many pupils does Charles Darwin Primary School have?

Charles Darwin Primary School has 443 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Charles Darwin Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

81% of pupils at Charles Darwin Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Charles Darwin Primary School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Charles Darwin Primary School is part of INSPIRATION TRUST.

Where is Charles Darwin Primary School?

Charles Darwin Primary School is located at 81 Rose Lane, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 1DJ.

Charles Darwin Primary School

81 Rose Lane, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 1DJ

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected

Ofsted

81%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

2–11

Ages

443

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Free schools

Type

About Charles Darwin Primary School

Charles Darwin Primary School is a free school in Norwich, Norfolk, England, for pupils aged 2–11. It has 443 pupils on roll. It is part of INSPIRATION TRUST. At the end of Key Stage 2, 81% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 21.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 44.5% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Norfolk →
School Type: Free schools
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 2–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 443 / 420 (105%) · over capacity
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

21.5%

Free school meals

44.5%

EAL

3.6%

SEN support

9.7%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

81%

Expected standard (RWM)

21%

Higher standard (RWM)

108

Avg reading score

108

Avg maths score

Attendance

4.7%

Overall absence

12.8%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

19.4

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -0.6 vs 2023/24

22.8

Pupils per teacher

↓ -1.7 vs 2023/24

10.34

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -1.9 vs 2023/24

£44,873

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 20% on leadership pay

↑ +£3,151 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

3.8

Leadership (FTE)

↓ -1.2 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£6,749

Spend per pupil

£7,260

Income per pupil

42%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: 81 Rose Lane, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 1DJ
Phone: 01603733166
Principal: Maxine Sebire
Website: www.charlesdarwinprimary.org

Academy Trust

INSPIRATION TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Charles Darwin Primary School?: Charles Darwin Primary School is a free school in Norwich, Norfolk, England, for pupils aged 2–11.
How many pupils does Charles Darwin Primary School have?: Charles Darwin Primary School has 443 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Charles Darwin Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 81% of pupils at Charles Darwin Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Charles Darwin Primary School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Charles Darwin Primary School is part of INSPIRATION TRUST.
Where is Charles Darwin Primary School?: Charles Darwin Primary School is located at 81 Rose Lane, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 1DJ.

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