Cawston Church of England Primary Academy
Aylsham Road, Cawston, Norwich, NR10 4AYOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Cawston Church of England Primary Academy is a primary school in Norwich for ages 5 to 11. It is one of the 453 schools in Norfolk. It ranks 81st of 103 primary schools in Norwich. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in January 2025, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 28 January 2025, report published 6 March 2025
This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 28 January 2025
The school is a peaceful place for pupils to learn and make friends. Teachers have high expectations. These help all pupils to become more proficient in reading, writing and mathematics. Lessons are interesting. They support pupils to become more knowledgeable about the world and its past. Pupils understand what they learn and can use subject-specific vocabulary accurately. Relationships between staff and pupils are warm and respectful. As a result, pupils know that the adults will listen to and help them when they need it. Pupils strive to receive rewards for their academic efforts, and for emulating the 'Cawston character traits'. In lessons, pupils focus well. For example, when teachers read stories to them. From an early age, pupils learn important routines such as lining up and how to take turns. This helps pupils to behave, focus and listen well. The school has strong links with the community. As a result, pupils have plenty of opportunities to spread their wings. For example, by taking part in singing events with the choir, or playing team sports with other schools. The school carefully and creatively chooses activities and trips that bring the curriculum to life. One highlight involved a stargazing event to complement the science curriculum.
What the school should improve
- The school has made improvements to the way it teaches writing, but this recent work is not yet fully embedded. Some older pupils have gaps in their understanding of spelling, punctuation and handwriting. As a result, a small number of pupils' written work contains errors. The school and the trust should further embed and strengthen the new approach to teaching writing, ensuring that all pupils develop writing skills with success.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
15 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
123 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Cawston Church of England Primary Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reepham Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 77% met the expected standard |
| Hevingham Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 62% met the expected standard |
| Bure Valley School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 71% met the expected standard |
| John of Gaunt Infant and Nursery School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| St Michael's Church of England VA Primary and Nursery School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 38% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- THE DIOCESE OF NORWICH EDUCATION AND ACADEMIES TRUST
- Age range
- 5 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Rebecca Newman
- Phone
- 01603871249
- Address
- Aylsham Road, Cawston, Norwich, NR10 4AY
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- URN
- 142837
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.