The short version
Below-average SATs results. 89% capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 56% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2024
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
56%
-6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 9 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 98
- Capacity
- 89%
- FSM
- 15.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- Head
- Miss Carla Stedman (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Requires Improvement
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Chapel Street, Barford, Norwich, Norfolk, NR9 4AB
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Barford Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Barford Primary School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in January 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Barford Primary School?
Barford Primary School currently has 98 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Barford Primary School take?
Barford Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Barford Primary School?
Barford Primary School is in Norwich, NR9 4AB, in the Norfolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Barford Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Barford Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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