Tacolneston Church of England Primary Academy
Norwich Road, Tacolneston, Norwich, NR16 1ALOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Tacolneston Church of England Primary Academy is a primary school in Norwich for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 453 schools in Norfolk. It ranks 55th of 103 primary schools in Norwich. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2014.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 4 June 2014, report published 24 June 2014
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 4 March 2025
Pupils enjoy coming to this welcoming school that is at the heart of the community. The school expects the best of all pupils. This is evident in the way pupils behave well in class and work hard. Pupils live up to the school's vision of 'shine as bright as the sky' through their achievements, the extensive range of responsibilities they take on and their willingness to be kind to one another. Staff have high expectations for what pupils can achieve. By the end of their time in school, most pupils achieve well and are ready for the challenges of secondary education. They benefit from a rich range of opportunities to help develop their talents and interests. A range of trips and visits link well with the curriculum in school, helping to deepen learning. Pupils learn the importance of staying safe online and eating a healthy and balanced diet. Playground 'buddies' support pupils to play happily together at breaktimes. The outdoor area is rich with opportunities for pupils to experience adventurous play, study in the woods or sit quietly in the contemplation area.
What the school should improve
- In some foundation subjects, the school does not make sure that staff check pupils' understanding and recall of key knowledge well. As a result, sometimes, staff do not help pupils to build their understanding on what they already know. The school should check carefully what pupils know and remember. It should act on this information to help pupils to understand more of the curriculum.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
15 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
70 pupils on roll, with places for 105
Schools near Tacolneston Church of England Primary Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bunwell Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 25% met the expected standard |
| Forncett St Peter Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 33% met the expected standard |
| Hapton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | 2 miles | Report card: Expected standard | Not published |
| Wreningham VC Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 81% met the expected standard |
| Carleton Rode Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 13% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- THE DIOCESE OF NORWICH ST BENET'S MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Andrew Phoenix
- Phone
- 01508489336
- Address
- Norwich Road, Tacolneston, Norwich, NR16 1AL
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- URN
- 148995
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.