The short version
Average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 57% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- 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
57%
-5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 39 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 404
- Capacity
- 93%
- FSM
- 20.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- Head
- Mr Nick King (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
December 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Short inspection
March 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
February 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2012 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
February 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
December 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
April 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Dereham Road, Scarning, Dereham, Norfolk, NR19 2PW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmDereham Church of England Junior Academy
Primary · 1.3km away
Grove House Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 1.4km away
King's Park Infant School, Dereham
Primary · 1.8km away
Fred Nicholson School
Special school · 2.2km away
Toftwood Infant School
Primary · 2.4km away
Dereham, Toftwood Community Junior School
Primary · 2.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Scarning Voluntary Controlled Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Scarning Voluntary Controlled Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Scarning Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
Scarning Voluntary Controlled Primary School currently has 404 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Scarning Voluntary Controlled Primary School take?
Scarning Voluntary Controlled Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Scarning Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
Scarning Voluntary Controlled Primary School is in Dereham, NR19 2PW, in the Norfolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Scarning Voluntary Controlled Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Scarning 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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