The short version
Average SATs results. Nearly full.
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 65% meeting the expected standard
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is nearly full at 93% capacity
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
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
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.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 14 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
- 130
- Capacity
- 93%
- FSM
- 11.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- Head
- Mr Nicholas Read (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Location
23 Cromer Road, Overstrand, Cromer, Norfolk, NR27 0NT
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
How many pupils attend Overstrand, the Belfry, Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
Overstrand, the Belfry, Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School currently has 130 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Overstrand, the Belfry, Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School take?
Overstrand, the Belfry, Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Overstrand, the Belfry, Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
Overstrand, the Belfry, Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is in Cromer, NR27 0NT, in the Norfolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Overstrand, the Belfry, Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Overstrand, the Belfry, 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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