Question 1

Is Trowse Primary School a good school?

Accepted Answer

Trowse Primary School has strong indicators. Ofsted’s February 2025 inspection graded Quality of Education, Behaviour and Attitudes, Personal Development, and Leadership and Management as Outstanding, with Early Years provision graded Good. In the current Key Stage 2 dataset, 80% met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, and 10% reached the higher standard.

Question 2

What are the fees at Trowse Primary School?

Accepted Answer

Trowse Primary School is state-funded and does not charge tuition fees. Families should budget for typical extras such as uniform, clubs, trips, and optional services (for example, paid breakfast club or optional third-party music tuition).

Question 3

How do I apply for Reception at Trowse Primary School?

Accepted Answer

Applications are made through Norfolk’s coordinated primary admissions process. Families should check Norfolk’s current Reception admissions timetable for the application window and on-time deadline for their child’s entry year. The school welcomes prospective families for daytime tours rather than holding a single open day.

Question 4

Is Trowse Primary School oversubscribed?

Accepted Answer

It can be competitive. The latest available admissions data shows 87 applications for 28 offers, which equates to 3.11 applications per offer. Families should check Norfolk’s current planned admission number and allocation information for the relevant entry year.

Question 5

What are Trowse Primary School’s Key Stage 2 results like?

Accepted Answer

In the current dataset, 80% met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, and 10% reached the higher standard. Average scaled scores are 107 in reading, 104 in maths, and 108 in GPS, with a combined total score of 319.

Question 6

Does Trowse Primary School offer wraparound care?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The school runs a paid Breakfast Club (7:40am to 8:40am on school days). After-school provision is also available via an external provider; families should confirm current session patterns, capacity, and booking arrangements directly.

Question 7

What enrichment or leadership opportunities are available?

Accepted Answer

The school uses a house system (with elected House Captains) and a School Council that has been involved in decisions such as catering selection and participating in teacher recruitment interviews (supported by an adult). The curriculum and enrichment offer also includes experiences such as sailing and skiing as part of physical education, plus optional in-school music tuition via Rock Steady.

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