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Thurlton Primary School

Church Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR14 6RN

Good

Inspected 8 May 2024

Good
Ofsted
33%
KS2 expected
Primary
Phase
5–11
Ages
66
Pupils
Mixed
Gender
Academy sponsor led
Type

About Thurlton Primary School

Thurlton Primary School is an academy sponsor led in Norwich, Norfolk, England, for pupils aged 5–11. It has 66 pupils on roll. It is part of CLARION CORVUS TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (8 May 2024) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 33% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 7.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 4.3% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority
Norfolk →
School Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Age Range
Ages 5–11
Gender
Mixed
Pupils / Capacity
66 / 105 (63%)
Sixth Form
Does not have a sixth form
Nursery
No Nursery Classes
Religious Character
Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection
8 May 2024

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

7.2%
Free school meals
4.3%
EAL
6.1%
SEN support
24.2%
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)

33%
Expected standard (RWM)
0%
Higher standard (RWM)
103
Avg reading score
101
Avg maths score

Attendance

5.4%
Overall absence
11.9%
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.

5.3
Teachers (FTE)
↑ +1.5 vs 2023/24
12.5
Pupils per teacher
↓ -4.6 vs 2023/24
3.21
Teaching assistants (FTE)
↑ +0.8 vs 2023/24
£45,946
Avg teacher salary
Mean · 13% on leadership pay
↑ +£1,453 vs 2023/24
0
Teacher vacancies
0% rate
→ 0 vs 2023/24
0.7
Leadership (FTE)
↑ +0.1 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.

£7,591
Spend per pupil
£8,455
Income per pupil
59%
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
Church Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR14 6RN
Phone
01508548318
Head Teacher
Jessica Balado

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Thurlton Primary School?
Thurlton Primary School is an academy sponsor led in Norwich, Norfolk, England, for pupils aged 5–11.
How many pupils does Thurlton Primary School have?
Thurlton Primary School has 66 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Thurlton Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Thurlton Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (8 May 2024).
How does Thurlton Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?
33% of pupils at Thurlton Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Thurlton Primary School part of an academy trust?
Yes — Thurlton Primary School is part of CLARION CORVUS TRUST.
Where is Thurlton Primary School?
Thurlton Primary School is located at Church Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR14 6RN.

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