Is Charles Darwin Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Outstanding at its last graded inspection on 30 April 2025. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded B, 10th of 330 primary schools in Norfolk. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Charles Darwin Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 81% of pupils at Charles Darwin Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Charles Darwin Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Charles Darwin Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Charles Darwin Primary School

81 Rose Lane, Norwich, NR1 1DJ

Local ranking10th of 330 primary schools in Norfolk

Ofsted: Outstanding

Primary

Phase

420

Capacity

2-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 30 April 2025. Figures last updated 7 September 2026.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 81.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 21.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 84.0%
Writing (Expected): 91.0%
Maths (Expected): 90.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 76.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 108.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 108.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 107.0
Cohort Size: 58

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 443
Boys: 235 (51%)
Girls: 230 (49%)
Capacity: 420 (111% full)
SEND: 13.3%
FSM Eligible: 18.7%
EAL: 42.7%
SEN with EHC Plan: 3.6%
SEN Support: 9.7%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 22.8:1
Teachers (FTE): 19.4
Budget per Pupil: £6,749/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 4.6% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 12.8% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Free schools
Phase: Primary
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Non-selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 35.9%
Asian Indian: 26.7%
Black African: 10.2%
White Other: 7.7%
Other: 4.2%
Mixed Other: 2.7%
Asian Other: 2.7%
Mixed White & Black African: 2.2%

35.9%

White British

26.7%

Asian Indian

10.2%

Black African

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01603733166

charlesdarwin@inspirationtrust.org

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81 Rose Lane

Norwich, East of England

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Administrative

URN: 142871
UKPRN: 10056958
Establishment No.: 2126
Trust: INSPIRATION TRUST

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