Magdalen Gates Primary School
Bull Close Road, Norwich, NR3 1NGOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Magdalen Gates Primary School is a primary school in Norwich for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 453 schools in Norfolk. It ranks 53rd of 103 primary schools in Norwich. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in June 2025, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 10 June 2025, report published 16 July 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 10 June 2025
This is a school where pupils are happy, 'ready, respectful and safe'. They arrive on time, attend regularly and take pride in being part of the school community. Staff provide the care and support needed to help pupils be prepared for learning. Pupils study a well-structured, ambitious curriculum that supports both their academic and personal development. Teachers set high expectations. Pupils achieve well across a range of subjects. They enjoy discussing their learning. Pupils are polite, confident and well-behaved, showing curiosity, humour and empathy. From the early years, children learn to communicate, cooperate and build healthy relationships. Older pupils express their opinions clearly while listening and responding respectfully to others. The school prioritises supporting pupils' emotional well-being and mental health. Pupils develop strategies to manage their emotions and speak openly about their concerns. Year 6 pupils are well prepared for and excited about moving to secondary school. The school encourages pupils to take an active role in decision-making. Pupils apply for leadership positions and represent their peers in making decisions about school improvements. These opportunities contribute well to preparing pupils for active citizenship.
What the school should improve
- In some foundation subjects, teaching does not routinely help pupils remember and use the key knowledge it intends pupils to learn. As a result, there are gaps in pupils' knowledge and understanding. The school needs to ensure that, in these subjects, the curriculum is implemented effectively and teaching addresses gaps in pupils' knowledge and understanding.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
29 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
194 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Magdalen Gates Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| George White Junior School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 50% met the expected standard |
| Angel Road Junior School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 68% met the expected standard |
| Angel Road Infant School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | Not published |
| Mousehold Infant & Nursery School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | Not published |
| St. Clements Hill Primary Academy | 0.7 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 46% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Miss Dhinasha Balachandre
- Phone
- 01603622675
- Address
- Bull Close Road, Norwich, NR3 1NG
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- URN
- 120932
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.