Edith Cavell Academy and Nursery

Primary
Academy
Ages 3 to 11

Ofsted: Good

Duckett Close, Norwich, NR1 2LROpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Edith Cavell Academy and Nursery is a primary school in Norwich for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 453 schools in Norfolk. It ranks 57th of 103 primary schools in Norwich. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in April 2017.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 26 April 2017, report published 7 June 2017

Overall effectiveness: Good
Leadership and management: Good
Early years provision: Good
Safeguarding: Met

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

28 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths57%

57%, 5 percentage points below the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths0%

0%, 8 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score106

106, the same as the England average.

Maths, average scaled score105

105, the same as the England average.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score104

104, 1 below the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

216 pupils on roll, with places for 262

Eligible for free school meals40.7%

40.7%, 14.2 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language23.1%

23.1%, 1.5 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support26.4%

26.4%, 11.6 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan7.9%

7.9%, 1.9 percentage points above the England average of 6%.

Schools near Edith Cavell Academy and Nursery

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
Tuckswood Academy	0.4 miles	Ofsted judgements: Good	43% met the expected standard
Lakenham Primary School	0.5 miles	Ofsted: Good	45% met the expected standard
Trowse Primary School	1 mile	Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding	76% met the expected standard
The Free School Norwich	1 mile	Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding	46% met the expected standard
Bignold Primary School and Nursery	1 mile	Ofsted: Good	57% met the expected standard

School details

School type: Academy sponsor led
Sector: Academy
Trust: BROAD HORIZONS EDUCATION TRUST
Age range: 3 to 11
Gender: Mixed
Nursery classes: Yes
Headteacher: Miss Joanna Ward
Phone: 01603621927
Website: edithcavellacademy.co.uk (opens in a new tab)
Address: Duckett Close, Norwich, NR1 2LR
Local authority: Norfolk
URN: 140990

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.