SchoolScoresErpingham Voluntary Controlled CofE Primary School
Voluntary controlled school · Primary, ages 2 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England · Nursery class
School Road, Erpingham, Norwich, NR11 7QY
01263 761365 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted report card from the inspection that started on 24 March 2026 , published 13 May 2026.
In short: 1 expected, 4 needs attention, 2 urgent improvement, 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.
Category of concern: Special measures. Ofsted will monitor the school closely until it improves.
| 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. | Urgent improvement The lowest of five grades. Ofsted found serious weaknesses that need fixing quickly. |
| 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. | Needs attention Fourth of five grades. Below the expected standard; the school needs to improve this. |
| 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. | Urgent improvement The lowest of five grades. Ofsted found serious weaknesses that need fixing quickly. |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
25 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026.
Norwich comparisons use the 4 of its 142 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 138 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 3rd highest of 4 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Norwich. Higher than 47% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 88% | 83% |
| My child feels safe at this school 3rd highest of 4 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Norwich. Higher than 43% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 86% | 85% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 3rd highest of 4 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Norwich. Higher than 51% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 88% | 83% | 78% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 22 parents who had raised a concern 2nd highest of 3 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Norwich. Higher than 19% of 1,062 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 68% | 70% | 74% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 3rd highest of 4 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Norwich. Higher than 27% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 84%said yes | 83% | 83% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 48%). 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. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
4 pupils in this year group.
Only 4 pupils took these tests, so results can change a lot from year to year. Compare with care.
| Measure | This school | Norfolk | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | Not published | 56% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | Not published | 5% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | Not published | 72% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | Not published | 66% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | Not published | 69% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | Not published | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | Not published | 103 | 105 |
"Not published": Not published: too few pupils, so individual pupils could be identified.
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 | 7 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 7 |
| Of those, offered a place | 7 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 8 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 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, but as a voluntary controlled school its admissions are set by the council, which usually doesn't prioritise by faith. Check the council's admissions criteria.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Norfolk | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 142nd highest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Higher than 1% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.9% | 23.9%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 32nd highest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Higher than 86% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 5.8% | 4.1%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 123rd highest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Higher than 18% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 9.6% | 15.3%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 124th highest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Higher than 0% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 15.1%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 142nd lowest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Lower than 0% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 13.7% | 5.3%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 142nd lowest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Lower than 0% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 53.3% | 12.5%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 102nd lowest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Lower than 9% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 7.7 | 5.6 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 112th lowest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Lower than 6% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 3.8% | 2.1% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.10% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 119th highest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Higher than 8% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 15.0 | 19.8 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 134th highest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Higher than 2% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 6.1 | 9.8 | 10.6 |
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.
Nearby primary schools
- Aldborough Primary School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
- Colby Primary School 2.7 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 2 strong, 5 expected · 75% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Michael's CofE VA Primary and Nursery School 2.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 38% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Erpingham Voluntary Controlled CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Erpingham Voluntary Controlled CofE Primary School was inspected under Ofsted's report card format in 24 March 2026. Report cards grade each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. Its grades were 1 expected, 4 needs attention, 2 urgent improvement, and safeguarding was met.
How did Erpingham Voluntary Controlled CofE Primary School do in its SATs?
DfE didn't publish this figure for 2024/25. Not published: too few pupils, so individual pupils could be identified.
Would parents recommend Erpingham Voluntary Controlled CofE Primary School?
84% of the 25 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026 said they would recommend Erpingham Voluntary Controlled CofE Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Erpingham Voluntary Controlled CofE Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 7 families put Erpingham Voluntary Controlled CofE Primary School as their first choice for 7 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 7 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 121036.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 10 November 2025 to 6 April 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.