The short version
Below-average SATs results. 78% capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 44% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2024
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
44%
-18.0pp 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)
103
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.
7% 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, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 13 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 98
- Capacity
- 78%
- FSM
- 13.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- Head
- Mrs Heather Benson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Requires Improvement
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
May 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
February 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
July 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Norwich Road, Barnham Broom, Norwich, Norfolk, NR9 4BU
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Barnham Broom Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Barnham Broom Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in March 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Barnham Broom Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
Barnham Broom Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School currently has 98 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Barnham Broom Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School take?
Barnham Broom Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Barnham Broom Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
Barnham Broom Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is in Norwich, NR9 4BU, in the Norfolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Barnham Broom Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Barnham Broom Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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