SchoolScoresBarnham Broom CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School
Voluntary aided school · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England · Nursery class
Norwich Road, Barnham Broom, Norwich, NR9 4BU
01603 759656 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted report card from the inspection that started on 23 June 2026 , published 8 July 2026.
In short: 2 expected, 5 needs attention, and safeguarding met.
Since November 2025 Ofsted grades each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. How report cards work.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| SafeguardingWhether pupils are kept safe. Met or not met. | Met |
| InclusionHow well the school supports disadvantaged pupils and pupils with special educational needs. | Needs attention Fourth of five grades. Below the expected standard; the school needs to improve this. |
| Curriculum and teachingWhat pupils are taught and how well they are taught it. | Needs attention Fourth of five grades. Below the expected standard; the school needs to improve this. |
| AchievementHow well pupils learn and the results they get. | Needs attention Fourth of five grades. Below the expected standard; the school needs to improve this. |
| Attendance and behaviourWhether pupils come to school and how they behave. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Personal development and wellbeingPupils' wider development, character and wellbeing. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Early yearsNursery and reception classes. | Needs attention Fourth of five grades. Below the expected standard; the school needs to improve this. |
| Leadership and governanceHow well leaders and governors run the school. | Needs attention Fourth of five grades. Below the expected standard; the school needs to improve this. |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
23 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025.
Norwich comparisons use the 94 of its 142 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 48 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Norwich | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 31st highest of 94 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Norwich. Higher than 54% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96% | 93% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 68th highest of 94 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Norwich. Higher than 25% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91% | 93% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 68th highest of 94 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Norwich. Higher than 16% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 78% | 86% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 12 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 28th highest of 56 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Norwich. Higher than 57% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 58% | 56% | 50% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 19 parents who had raised a concern Joint 49th highest of 91 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Norwich. Higher than 36% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 79% | 80% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 63rd highest of 94 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Norwich. Higher than 25% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 83%said yes | 87% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Norwich figures pool parents at the Norwich schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
18 pupils in this year group.
44% — 12 points below the Norfolk average, and 18 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Norfolk | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 44% | 56% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 0% | 5% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 72% | 72% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 50% | 66% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 50% | 69% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 102 | 103 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Norfolk. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 11 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 11 |
| Of those, offered a place | 11 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 19 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.8 · 2025: 0.8 · 2026: 1.0
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Church of England school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Norfolk | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 102nd highest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Higher than 27% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 13.3% | 23.9%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 86th highest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Higher than 51% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.1% | 4.1%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 28th highest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Higher than 79% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 19.4% | 15.3%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 64th highest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Higher than 48% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 9.2% | 15.1%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) Joint 68th lowest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Lower than 48% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.1% | 5.3%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 17th lowest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Lower than 83% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.3% | 12.5%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 67th lowest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Lower than 26% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 3.1 | 5.6 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 48th lowest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Lower than 38% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.0% | 2.1% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded1 pupil | 1.02% | 0.10% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 102nd highest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Higher than 16% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 16.9 | 19.8 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 84th highest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Higher than 24% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 9.2 | 9.8 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 31st highest of 115 state primary schools in Norwich. Higher than 82% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 24.1% | 16.7%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Barford Primary School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 expected · 56% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Barnham Broom CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Barnham Broom CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School was inspected under Ofsted's report card format in 23 June 2026. Report cards grade each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. Its grades were 2 expected, 5 needs attention, and safeguarding was met.
How did Barnham Broom CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 44% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 18 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Barnham Broom CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School?
83% of the 23 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025 said they would recommend Barnham Broom CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Barnham Broom CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 11 families put Barnham Broom CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School as their first choice for 11 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 11 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 121199.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 1 January 2024 to 6 January 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.