Frettenham Primary School
School Road, Frettenham, Norwich, NR12 7LLOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Frettenham Primary School is a primary school in Norwich for ages 5 to 11. It is one of the 453 schools in Norfolk. It ranks 59th of 103 primary schools in Norwich. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in July 2018.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 11 July 2018, report published 19 September 2018
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 17 April 2024
Frettenham is a friendly, inclusive school. Pupils are happy and attend well. They demonstrate the school values of creativity, courage and friendship in the way they conduct themselves and interact with each other. Pupils' behaviour in and around school is excellent. A clear policy ensures pupils know the expectations and they live up to these keenly. Both in the playground and classroom, pupils get along well. Learning expectations are clear. One class has experienced recent disruption, but where routines are well established pupils work hard and progress well in their learning. Pupils' well-being is at the heart of this school. Pastoral support ensures pupils are ready and able to learn successfully. Trained professionals from across the federation offer a range of precise support for pupils and their families. This helps pupils to be more resilient and engage fully in their learning. Pupils are excited by the range of trips and opportunities offered to them. Leaders have ensured pupils experience new opportunities beyond the local community. Coming together with other schools in the federation, pupils compete in sporting events and recently sang at a national arena in London. These opportunities broaden pupils' horizons and develop their confidence and independence.
What the school should improve
- Due to a number of staff changes, leaders have not been able to ensure all staff, including support staff, have the subject knowledge and expertise required to deliver their ambitious curriculum. This means pupils' learning does not always move on as effectively as it could in all curriculum areas. Now staffing arrangements are more settled, the school needs to think carefully about its training and support programme, so all staff develop their confidence and expertise in delivering the school curriculum as effectively as possible. This will ensure pupils achieve equally as well throughout the curriculum.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
9 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
60 pupils on roll, with places for 70
Schools near Frettenham Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodland View Junior School | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
| Spixworth Infant School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Hainford VC Primary School | 2 miles | Report card: Strong standard | Not published |
| St Faiths CofE Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 43% met the expected standard |
| Coltishall Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 67% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 5 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Ashley Best-White
- Phone
- 01603737405
- Address
- School Road, Frettenham, Norwich, NR12 7LL
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- URN
- 120809
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.