The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 52% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good 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
52%
-10.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
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.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 12 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 123
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 17.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- Head
- Mr Matthew Walker (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Henry Preston Road, Tasburgh, Norwich, Norfolk, NR15 1NU
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Preston Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Preston Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Preston Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
Preston Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School currently has 123 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Preston Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School take?
Preston Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Preston Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
Preston Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is in Norwich, NR15 1NU, in the Norfolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Preston Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Preston Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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