Saxlingham Nethergate CofE VC Primary School
Church Hill, Saxlingham Nethergate, Norwich, NR15 1TDOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Saxlingham Nethergate CofE VC Primary School is a primary school in Norwich for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 453 schools in Norfolk. It ranks 5th of 103 primary schools in Norwich. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2012.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 18 October 2012, report published 12 November 2012
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 4 July 2023
Saxlingham Nethergate is a friendly and welcoming school. Pupils are guided by the school's core values - 'together, we care, we learn, we achieve, and we celebrate'. Pupils have a strong sense of community. They say their school is 'a big family', where everyone is respected. Older pupils show this when they support younger pupils at playtimes and by reading with them. Pupils feel safe. They know who they can talk to if they are worried. Pupils behave sensibly and with consideration for others. If issues arise, teachers address them quickly. This means these do not impact on pupils' learning. Pupils say bullying does not usually happen. There are high expectations for all pupils. Everyone is supported to work hard and do their best. Pupils also set high standards for themselves. Pupils achieve well and are successfully prepared to move to secondary school. Pupils are proud of the responsibilities they have. These include being an 'eco' or school councillor. They enjoy learning from the range of wider opportunities the school offers. They talk enthusiastically about a residential at the How Hill Environmental Study Centre and a visit to West Stow Anglo Saxon village. These experiences effectively add to pupils' learning experiences.
What the school should improve
- Staff do not routinely ensure that pupils have opportunities to articulate their thoughts clearly during lessons. As a result, some pupils dominate class discussions while others remain silent throughout. Teachers need to implement strategies to ensure all pupils have opportunities to participate and take part in the learning.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
6 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
55 pupils on roll, with places for 77
Schools near Saxlingham Nethergate CofE VC Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newton Flotman Church of England Primary Academy | 2 miles | Report card: Expected standard | 57% met the expected standard |
| Hempnall Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 64% met the expected standard |
| Tasburgh Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 52% met the expected standard |
| Stoke Holy Cross Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 52% met the expected standard |
| Mulbarton Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 65% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Matthew Walker
- Phone
- 01508499271
- Address
- Church Hill, Saxlingham Nethergate, Norwich, NR15 1TD
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- URN
- 121054
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.