Newton Flotman Church of England Primary Academy
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Newton Flotman Church of England Primary Academy is a sponsored academy in Norwich for boys and girls aged 4 to 11. It has 75 pupils and room for 150. About 21 in every 100 pupils come from a low-income family, a bit fewer than at most schools. We give it 21 out of 100. That puts it below schools like it, ahead of 41% of the 50 schools most like it. Ofsted visited in May 2026 and gave it a report card, which is below.
School Road, Newton Flotman, Norwich, NR15 1PR01508 470379newtonflotman.norfolk.sch.ukMr Adam Riley headteacherAll details
What Ofsted found
Ofsted visited on 19 May 2026. Instead of one overall word, it now gives a grade for each part of school life. Read the full report on Ofsted's website.
Ofsted says these new grades can't be lined up against the old one-word grades.
Earlier inspections (1)
| Date | Type | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| 17 October 2023 | Academy First Section 5 | Requires improvement |
Results
Year 6 results (SATs), summer 2025
14 children took the tests. Here is how they did against every state primary in England. With a year group this small, a couple of children can move the percentages a long way.
All Year 6 measures, year by year
| Measure | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2019† | 2018† | 2017† | Norfolk | England |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils tested | 14 | 15 | 9 | 23 | 21 | 16 | – | – |
| Reached the expected level at 11Expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 57% | 47% | 56% | 43% | 76% | 50% | 56% | 63% |
| Working above the expected levelHigher standard in reading, writing and maths | 7% | 7% | 0% | 4% | 24% | 0% | 5% | 8% |
| Reading scoreReading average scaled score | 103.0 | 106.0 | 101.0 | 102.0 | 105.0 | 101.0 | 104.6 | 105.6 |
| Maths scoreMaths average scaled score | 101.0 | 103.0 | 102.0 | 102.0 | 104.0 | 102.0 | 103.2 | 104.6 |
| Grammar and spelling scoreGPS average scaled score | 103.0 | 105.0 | 102.0 | 105.0 | 107.0 | 104.0 | 103.2 | 105.2 |
| Expected level: readingReading expected standard | 71% | 73% | 56% | 65% | 81% | 56% | – | – |
| Expected level: mathsMaths expected standard | 64% | 53% | 67% | 65% | 76% | 75% | – | – |
| Expected level: writingWriting expected standard (teacher assessed) | 86% | 60% | 78% | 70% | 86% | 81% | – | – |
| Reading progressReading progress score | – | – | -1.2 | -0.8 | -1.2 | -0.7 | – | – |
| Maths progressMaths progress score | – | – | -2.4 | -1.0 | -0.7 | -0.4 | – | – |
| Expected level: low-income pupilsExpected standard, disadvantaged | 57% | – | – | – | 63% | – | – | – |
| Expected level: other pupilsExpected standard, non-disadvantaged | 57% | – | – | – | 85% | – | – | – |
There are no progress figures for 2025. That year group missed their Year 2 tests during Covid, so there was no starting point to measure from. Progress figures come back with the December 2026 results. Tests were cancelled altogether in 2020 and 2021.
† These results are for Newton Flotman Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, the school this one replaced in November 2020. Same building and the same children. It got a new registration number, usually because it joined an academy trust.
Does every child do well here?
A good school does well by every child, not just on average. Each row compares two groups of pupils here. The grey marks show the same two groups across England. 1 of the 2 gaps is smaller than the gap across England. When a group has fewer than about ten pupils, its figures jump around a lot from year to year.
At the end of primary school, 2025
Low-income means the child has had free school meals at some point in the last six years. A group's figure isn't published when it has fewer than six pupils.
Getting a place
Open to all. There is no entrance test. As a Church of England school it may put families of that faith first. Check the school's own admissions rules.
96 places were empty (53% of the total), so almost everyone who applies gets in. Pupil numbers have fallen by 21% since 2021/22, so places are getting easier to find.
Each council publishes its own figures on how many families applied and how far away the last child to get a place lived. We are adding councils one at a time. If you have a link to Norfolk council's admissions booklet, send it to us.
Who goes here
Who a school teaches matters. That is why our score compares it with schools that take in a similar mix of children, not with every school in the country.
The most common needs among pupils getting extra support: emotional and mental health (5), Autistic spectrum disorder (3), Specific learning difficulty (3), language and communications needs (2), Multi-sensory impairment (1).
How the mix of pupils has changed
| Census | 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils on roll | 75 | 85 | 102 | 102 | 107 | 112 |
| Pupils from low-income familiesFree school meals | 21% | 25% | 27% | 22% | 24% | 22% |
| Pupils learning EnglishEnglish as an additional language | 0% | 2% | 3% | 2% | 2% | 3% |
| Pupils getting extra supportSEN support | – | 14% | 14% | 13% | 14% | 10% |
| Pupils with an EHC planEducation, health and care plans | – | 6% | 1% | 1% | 2% | 5% |
Attendance and behaviour
In 2024/25 pupils were in school 95.3% of the time. Across similar schools in England it was 94.8%.
Attendance year by year
| Measure | 2024/25 | 2023/24 | 2022/23 | 2021/22 | 2020/21 | 2018/19† | England |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sessions missedOverall absence | 4.7% | 7.6% | 7.7% | 7.3% | 4.1% | 3.7% | 5.2% |
| Missed with permissionAuthorised absence | 3.2% | 5.5% | 5.4% | 5.8% | 3.4% | 3.2% | – |
| Missed without permissionUnauthorised absence | 1.5% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 0.5% | – |
| Pupils missing a lot of schoolPersistent absence | 15.3% | 18.7% | 20.7% | 23.3% | 10.5% | 5.7% | 12.8% |
| SuspensionsSuspension rate | 7.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 3.6 | – | – |
| Permanent exclusionsPermanent exclusions | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | – | – |
† These attendance figures are for Newton Flotman Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, the school this one replaced in November 2020. Same building and the same children. It got a new registration number, usually because it joined an academy trust.
Staff and money
From the government's count of school staff in November 2025 and the school's published accounts.
Money
From the academy accounts return, year to August 2025. The per-pupil figures are compared with other primary schools in England that report their accounts the same way.
Reserves are the money left over at the end of the year, kept back for emergencies and big projects. Being in the red year after year is a warning sign. Very large reserves can mean money sitting in the bank instead of being spent on today's pupils. Academy figures are rounded to the nearest £1,000 and include a share of any money the trust holds centrally.
The area around the school
Crime figures come from police.uk. The police record each crime at the nearest of a fixed set of map points rather than the exact spot, so “within 500 m” is only rough. House prices are from HM Land Registry sales nearby over the last two years.
Nearby schools
The closest primary schools, nearest first. Hover over a row to see it on the map.
| School | Type | Distance | Pupils | Ofsted | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saxlingham Nethergate CofE VC Primary School | Church of England | 1.5 miles | 55 | Good 2023 | 53 | Compare |
| Tasburgh Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Church of England | 1.7 miles | 105 | Good 2024 | 34 | Compare |
| Mulbarton Primary School | Council | 1.7 miles | 404 | Good 2022 | 58 | Compare |
| Hapton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | Church of England | 2.6 miles | 18 | Report card 2026 | 74 | Compare |
| Stoke Holy Cross Primary School | Council | 2.6 miles | 190 | Good 2024 | 49 | Compare |
| Hempnall Primary School | Council | 3.0 miles | 155 | Good 2023 | 67 | Compare |
| Wreningham VC Primary School | Church of England | 3.4 miles | 108 | No overall grade 2025 | 89 | Compare |
| St Mary's Church of England Junior Academy | Academy | 3.6 miles | 148 | No overall grade 2025 | 21 | Compare |
Compared with schools like it
Our score compares Newton Flotman Church of England Primary Academy with the 44 schools in England whose pupils are most like its own. We match on family income, how many children are learning English, special needs, the neighbourhood, the size of the school and how it admits pupils. Those 44 schools are dotted all over the country, so we don't list them. What matters is where this school sits among them.
How the score was worked out
The score is out of 100. A 21 means that once everything below is added up, this school comes out ahead of 21% of primary schools in England. Results bounce around from year to year, especially in small schools, so we also show a likely range: 8 to 48. That range is wide enough that the school could sit in the next band, so take the band as a rough guide rather than a verdict. Every part is judged against schools with a similar mix of pupils. For small schools we pull each part towards the group average, so one unusual year can't swing the score too far.
| What we looked at | How much it counts | Against schools like it | Effect on the score | Based on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Results over three years | 25% | below | -0.14 | 2025 and 2024 results; 14 pupils |
| Ofsted inspection | 20% | below | -0.12 | Ofsted report card, 0.3 years old |
| Progress pupils make | 20% | below | -0.09 | Contextualised attainment (no DfE progress measure available); 14 pupils |
| Direction of travel over five years | 10% | in line | -0.01 | results and attendance falling year on year |
| Attendance and behaviour | 10% | in line | +0.00 | 2024/25; 85 pupils |
| Results, allowing for the mix of pupils | 10% | below | -0.04 | Attainment relative to schools with a similar intake; 14 pupils |
| What parents say | 0% | no data | – |
Worked out on 13 September 2026 (method v1). Read how the score works, including every weight and the checks we run. Think a number is wrong? Tell us.
Questions parents ask
Is Newton Flotman Church of England Primary Academy a good school?
The figures are weak. Newton Flotman Church of England Primary Academy scores 21 out of 100. That is below schools that take in a similar mix of pupils, and ahead of 41% of the 50 schools most like it in England. The score could fairly be anywhere from 8 to 48, so a few points either way between schools doesn't mean much.
What is Newton Flotman Church of England Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Ofsted no longer gives schools one overall grade. When it visited on 19 May 2026 it rated teaching as as expected, achievement as as expected, behaviour and attendance as as expected, leadership as as expected.
How good are Newton Flotman Church of England Primary Academy's SATs results?
In summer 2025, 57% of Year 6 children reached the expected level in reading, writing and maths. Across England it was 63%. 7% went further and reached the higher level. The year group was small, so the percentages jump around a lot from year to year.
How many pupils does Newton Flotman Church of England Primary Academy have?
75 pupils aged 4 to 11 were on the roll in January 2026. It has 150 places, so it is 50% full.
Is Newton Flotman Church of England Primary Academy oversubscribed?
Probably not. 96 places were empty in 2024/25 (53% of the total), so most families who apply get a place.
What is attendance like at Newton Flotman Church of England Primary Academy?
Pupils were in school 95.3% of the time in 2024/25. Similar schools in England managed 94.8%. 15% of pupils missed at least a tenth of the year.
How big are the classes at Newton Flotman Church of England Primary Academy?
The average class had 25.3 pupils in January 2026. Across England it was 25.4. No class had more than 30 pupils.
These answers come straight from the figures on this page and update when new data comes out.
Contact and details
- Address
- School Road, Newton Flotman, Norwich, NR15 1PR
- Telephone
- 01508 470379
- Website
- newtonflotman.norfolk.sch.uk
- Headteacher
- Mr Adam Riley
- Type of school
- Sponsored academy (Academy sponsor led, academies)
- Phase
- Primary school, ages 4-11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England, Diocese of Norwich
- Multi-academy trust
- The Diocese of Norwich St Benet's Multi-Academy Trust (19 schools)
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- Ward
- Newton Flotman
- Constituency
- South Norfolk
- Setting
- Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 1 November 2020 (new provision)
- URN
- 148232 · LAESTAB 9262238 · UKPRN 10087062
- Formerly
- Newton Flotman Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Where these figures come from
- School details: Department for Education, Get Information About Schools, refreshed daily (this page rebuilt 13 September 2026).
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, monthly; latest publication in our data 27 August 2026.
- Year 6 results: DfE key stage 2 tables, 2024/25.
- Attendance: DfE pupil absence in schools in England, 2024/25 full year.
- Pupil characteristics: DfE school census, January 2026.
- Staff: DfE school workforce census, November 2025.
- Class sizes: DfE schools, pupils and their characteristics, January 2026.
- Pupil premium: DfE allocations and conditions of grant, 2026 to 2027.
- Money: DfE financial benchmarking and insights tool, academy accounts return 2024/25.
- Neighbourhood: police.uk street-level crime, HM Land Registry price paid data, NaPTAN bus stops, English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
- All under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Full list and update calendar.