The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 70% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school is at capacity (113% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
70%
+8.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
6% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 7 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 59
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 22%
Governance
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- Trust
- UNITY EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Michelle Farnan (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Dereham Road, Garvestone, Norwich, Norfolk, NR9 4AD
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Garvestone Community Primary School?
Garvestone Community Primary School currently has 59 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Garvestone Community Primary School take?
Garvestone Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Garvestone Community Primary School?
Garvestone Community Primary School is in Norwich, NR9 4AD, in the Norfolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Garvestone Community Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Garvestone Community Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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