Norton Church of England Primary School
URN: 115642 • Gloucester GL2 9LJ
Overview
- Name
- Norton Church of England Primary School
- URN
- 115642
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 63.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Jane Farren (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01452730531
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Old Tewkesbury Road, Gloucester GL2 9LJ
Summary
Norton Church of England Primary School, located in Gloucester, is a voluntary controlled primary school catering to 150 pupils with a capacity of 112. The school emphasizes a nurturing environment rooted in Christian values, aiming to develop the whole child—academically, socially, and spiritually. With a commitment to high academic expectations, the school provides a broad curriculum and has achieved recognition for its strong teaching practices, particularly in mathematics.
The school promotes a supportive community where each child is valued and encouraged to grow in confidence and character. Norton operates under the STARS framework—Strive, Think, Act, Respect—fostering a culture of kindness, inclusion, and respect. The school also prioritises mental health and well-being, having achieved Mental Health Champion status, and offers a range of extracurricular activities to enhance students' experiences.
Norton CofE Primary School actively engages with its local community, encouraging children to celebrate diversity and contribute positively to society. The school's ethos is encapsulated in its motto, “We all shine like stars,” reflecting its commitment to nurturing each child's unique potential.
The school promotes a supportive community where each child is valued and encouraged to grow in confidence and character. Norton operates under the STARS framework—Strive, Think, Act, Respect—fostering a culture of kindness, inclusion, and respect. The school also prioritises mental health and well-being, having achieved Mental Health Champion status, and offers a range of extracurricular activities to enhance students' experiences.
Norton CofE Primary School actively engages with its local community, encouraging children to celebrate diversity and contribute positively to society. The school's ethos is encapsulated in its motto, “We all shine like stars,” reflecting its commitment to nurturing each child's unique potential.
Useful links
- Governor Information (governance)
- Meet our Governors (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- News & Events (calendar)
- News (calendar)
- What Norton Means to me (written by a year 6 pupil) 15 May 2022 what-norton-means-to … (calendar)
- Newsletters (calendar)
- Term Dates & Holidays (calendar)
- Yearly Calendar of Events (calendar)
- Norton PTA Events (calendar)
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Key details
- LA
- Gloucestershire
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 112
- Pupils
- 150
- Boys
- 78
- Girls
- 72
- FSM %
- 8.70
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-03-24
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Gloucestershire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 150 | 78 | 72 | 112 | 8.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 152 | 82 | 70 | 112 | 6.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 156 | 78 | 78 | 112 | 7.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 156 | 78 | 78 | 112 | 7.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 149 | 73 | 76 | 112 | 8.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 147 | 78 | 69 | 112 | 3.40 |
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