SchoolScoresEast Harling Primary School and Nursery
Foundation school · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed
Gallants Lane, East Harling, Norwich, NR16 2NQ
01953 717221 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 22 November 2022.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
30 pupils in this year group.
40% — 16 points below the Norfolk average, and 22 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Norfolk | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 40% | 56% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 3% | 5% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 70% | 72% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 57% | 66% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 63% | 69% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 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 fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 29 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 25 |
| Of those, offered a place | 24 (96%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 44 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 0.9
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.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Norfolk | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 59th highest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Higher than 47% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 20.3% | 23.9%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 49th highest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Higher than 78% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.8% | 4.1%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 30th highest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Higher than 78% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 19.1% | 15.3%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 118th highest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Higher than 9% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.0% | 15.1%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 87th lowest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Lower than 39% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.4% | 5.3%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 44th lowest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Lower than 66% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 9.1% | 12.5%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 51st lowest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Lower than 37% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.9 | 5.6 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 46th lowest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Lower than 41% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.0% | 2.1% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.10% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 54th highest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Higher than 49% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 20.5 | 19.8 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 25th highest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Higher than 65% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 11.6 | 9.8 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 98th highest of 115 state primary schools in Norwich. Higher than 0% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 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
- Kenninghall Primary School 2.4 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 2 strong, 5 expected · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- Garboldisham CofE Primary Academy 3.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 58% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is East Harling Primary School and Nursery's Ofsted rating?
East Harling Primary School and Nursery was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 22 November 2022.
How did East Harling Primary School and Nursery do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 40% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 22 points below the England average of 62%.
Is East Harling Primary School and Nursery oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 25 families put East Harling Primary School and Nursery as their first choice for 29 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 24 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 121019.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.