Mile Cross Primary School
Braiser Road, Mile Cross, Norwich, NR3 2QUOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Mile Cross Primary School is a primary school in Norwich for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 453 schools in Norfolk. It ranks 15th of 103 primary schools in Norwich. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in November 2017.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 14 November 2017, report published 18 December 2017
- Overall effectiveness
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 3 December 2024
Pupils are given every opportunity to shine at Mile Cross Primary. Pupils achieve well academically and have many other opportunities to excel. They develop into mature, confident young people. The school creates a culture of aspiration and shared success, with a broad and interesting curriculum that opens pupils' eyes to the world around them. Pupils feel safe and happy attending school. They love learning. Behaviour is strong both in class and around school. Adults model positive relationships to pupils. Pupils respond well and get along together. The playground is a hive of activity. Adults support pupils to enjoy games such as table tennis, basketball and football. While the 'Nurture Nook' gives pupils the chance to have a period of calm. School councillors and house captains revel in the chance to take on leadership roles. They have an active voice in school life. Pupils have rich and varied opportunities to develop their wider talents and interests. Trips and sporting, musical and art clubs are offered to all. Pupils gain many exciting and valuable opportunities that they might not be able to access elsewhere. Mile Cross is a truly inclusive community.
What the school should improve
- On occasion, the approaches used by some staff to teach early reading do not support pupils to learn as well as they could. This means learning does not proceed as effectively as it could. The school should ensure that staff have the expertise to deliver the early reading curriculum effectively.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
60 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
465 pupils on roll, with places for 470
Schools near Mile Cross Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catton Grove Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 54% met the expected standard |
| Heather Avenue Infant School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | Not published |
| Kinsale Junior School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
| Kinsale Infant School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | Not published |
| Angel Road Infant School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Stuart Allen
- Phone
- 01603425186
- Address
- Braiser Road, Mile Cross, Norwich, NR3 2QU
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- URN
- 134958
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.