The short version
Average SATs results. 85% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 65% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- This is a Church of England/Christian 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
65%
+3.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
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.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 29 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England/Christian
Numbers
- Pupils
- 355
- Capacity
- 85%
- FSM
- 19.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- Head
- Mrs Ashley Best-White (Executive Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Boarding
- Not applicable
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Mill Lane, Horsford, Norwich, Norfolk, NR10 3ES
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Horsford CofE VA Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Horsford CofE VA Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Horsford CofE VA Primary School?
Horsford CofE VA Primary School currently has 355 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Horsford CofE VA Primary School take?
Horsford CofE VA Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Horsford CofE VA Primary School?
Horsford CofE VA Primary School is in Norwich, NR10 3ES, in the Norfolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Horsford CofE VA Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Horsford CofE VA Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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