Neatishead Church of England Primary School

  • Primary
  • Local authority maintained
  • Ages 5 to 11
Ofsted: Outstanding

School Road, Neatishead, Norwich, NR12 8XNOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Neatishead Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Norwich for ages 5 to 11. It is one of the 453 schools in Norfolk. It ranks 46th of 103 primary schools in Norwich. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in February 2019.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 6 February 2019, report published 17 March 2019

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

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 11 March 2025

This small school supports pupils to 'soar on wings'. Pupils are knowledgeable and well prepared for life after Neatishead. Pupils love their school. They fully embrace their teachers' high expectations and vision for their lives. They achieve and attend well. Their behaviour is exemplary. Pupils are happy and safe because the school has a highly caring ethos. House captains are highly positive role models who look out for younger pupils. Pupils brim with enthusiasm in lessons and around the school. As from Reception, children are ready to learn. They listen carefully to their teachers and answer their questions with eagerness. Pupils share their knowledge with confidence. They help each other to learn better. Pupils debate well and respect differing viewpoints. The school nurtures compassionate, kind young people who understand their responsibilities as global citizens. Eco-councillors heighten other pupils' awareness of environmental issues. They raise money to support international wildlife charities and campaign to reduce plastic waste. Pupils communicate with other school children across the world and read books which celebrate different lifestyles. Pupils therefore build a rich knowledge of other cultures and religions. As a result, they are openminded, respectful and do not tolerate any form of prejudice.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

7 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 score103

103, 3 below the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score101

101, 4 below the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score101

101, 4 below the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

75 pupils on roll, with places for 90

Eligible for free school meals9.3%

9.3%, 17.2 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language0%

0%, 21.6 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support20%

20%, 5.2 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan2.7%

2.7%, 3.3 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Neatishead Church of England Primary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Horning Community Primary School2 milesReport card: Expected standardNot published
St John's Community Primary School and Nursery2 milesOfsted judgements: Requires improvement to good48% met the expected standard
Catfield CofE Primary Academy3 milesOfsted: Requires improvement75% met the expected standard
Tunstead Primary School3 milesOfsted judgements: Good73% met the expected standard
Ludham Primary School and Nursery3 milesOfsted: GoodNot published

School details

School type
Voluntary controlled school
Sector
Local authority maintained
Age range
5 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
Nursery classes
No
Headteacher
Mrs Hayley Sonnex
Address
School Road, Neatishead, Norwich, NR12 8XN
Local authority
Norfolk
URN
121090

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.