The short version
Above-average SATs results. 78% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 71% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
71%
+9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
18%
+10.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 11 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 119
- Capacity
- 78%
- FSM
- 13.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- Trust
- Co-op The Aylsham Cluster Trust
- Head
- Mrs Helen Bearman (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
March 2019 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2015 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Curriculum and development visit
September 2011 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
November 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Alby Hill, Aldborough, Norwich, Norfolk, NR11 7PH
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Aldborough Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Aldborough Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Aldborough Primary School?
Aldborough Primary School currently has 119 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Aldborough Primary School take?
Aldborough Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Aldborough Primary School?
Aldborough Primary School is in Norwich, NR11 7PH, in the Norfolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Aldborough Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Aldborough Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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