The short version
Above-average SATs results. 77% capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 67% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- 43% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
67%
+5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
21% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 14 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 7 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 24 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 162
- Capacity
- 77%
- FSM
- 43.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- Trust
- UNITY SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
- Head
- Ms Sara Bush
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksOfficial inspection link pending
We have not attached an official inspection report link to this school page yet.
No official inspection report links have been attached to this school page yet.
Location
Gentry Place, Norwich, Norfolk, NR5 8XZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmFuture Education
Independent · 494m away
Norwich Primary Academy
Primary · 547m away
Earlham Nursery School
Nursery · 631m away
Clover Hill VA Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 852m away
Henderson Green Primary Academy
Primary · 996m away
West Earlham Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 1.1km away
West Earlham Junior School
Primary · 1.1km away
Costessey Junior School
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Valley Primary Academy?
Valley Primary Academy currently has 162 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Valley Primary Academy take?
Valley Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Valley Primary Academy?
Valley Primary Academy is in Norwich, NR5 8XZ, in the Norfolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Valley Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Valley Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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