Charles Darwin Primary School
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81% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths — well above the national average of around 61%.
- Expected standard (R+W+M):
- 81%
- Higher standard (R+W+M):
- 21%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
KS2 progress scores (reading, writing, maths progress) are not yet surfaced in this summary. Check the performance table section below.
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KS2 results history
| Year | Pupils | Expected % | Higher % | Reading | Writing | Maths | Read score | Maths score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | — | 81.0% | 21.0% | 84.0% | 91.0% | 90.0% | 108.0 | 108.0 |
| 2023/2024 | — | 71.0% | 12.0% | 76.0% | 81.0% | 76.0% | 105.0 | 104.0 |
| 2022/2023 | — | 81.0% | 12.0% | 81.0% | 88.0% | 84.0% | 106.0 | 106.0 |
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School information
| URN | 142871 |
| Local authority | Norfolk |
| Region | East of England |
| Phase | Primary |
| Type | Free schools |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 2-11 |
| Headteacher | Principal Maxine Sebire |
| Trust | INSPIRATION TRUST |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | None |
| Postcode | NR1 1DJ |
| Latest pupils | 443 |
| FSM eligible | 16.5% |
Contact and identifiers
81 Rose Lane, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 1DJ
www.charlesdarwinprimary.orgView local authority page1603733166| DfE number | 2126 |
| UKPRN | 10056958 |
| Opened | 1 Sept 2016 |
| GIAS updated | 10 Jul 2025 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 10 Jul 2025 |
| Latest KS4 year | — |
| Latest KS2 year | 2024/2025 |
| Ofsted published | — |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | — |
| Behaviour and attitudes | — |
| Personal development | — |
| Leadership and management | — |
| Safeguarding | — |
| Inspection type | — |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | — |
| Publication date | — |