Norton CEVC Primary School
School Name: Norton CEVC Primary School Address: School Close, Norton Town/City: Bury St Edmunds County: SUFFOLK Postcode: IP31 3LZ Telephone Number: 01359 230520 Website: http://www.norton.suffolk.sch.uk/
Phase: Primary (ages 4-11) Type: Voluntary controlled school Religious Denomination: Church of England Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Acting Headteacher: Mrs Lisa Sparkes
Capacity: 210
Gender: Mixed
The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 203 (45% boys & 55% girls)
Enrollment: 97% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 12.3%
URN: 124710
DfE Number: 935/3049
UKPRN: 10078837
UPRN: 100091503723
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: Mid Suffolk (E07000203)
Constituency: Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket (E14001146)
Electoral Ward: Thurston (E05012613)
Diocese: CE33(Diocese of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich)
Easting & Northing: 595865E, 265883N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 15' 24.73" N 0° 52' 6.43" E
Plus Code: 9F427V49+P9
DfE Record: View record
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