SchoolScoresGarvestone Community Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed
Part of UNITY EDUCATION TRUST
Dereham Road, Garvestone, Norwich, NR9 4AD
01362 850315 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 3 July 2013. This inspection was of the school before it changed to its current form (for example, before becoming an academy).
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 |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 7 May 2025: Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
20 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 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 41st highest of 94 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Norwich. Higher than 47% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 93% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 1st highest of 94 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Norwich. Higher than 80% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 93% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 43rd highest of 94 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Norwich. Higher than 44% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90% | 86% | 84% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 16 parents who had raised a concern Joint 1st highest of 91 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Norwich. Higher than 95% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 80% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 61st highest of 94 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Norwich. Higher than 30% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 85%said yes | 87% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 34%). 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
10 pupils in this year group.
70% — 14 points above the Norfolk average, and 8 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Norfolk | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 70% | 56% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 10% | 5% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 70% | 72% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 70% | 66% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 70% | 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 about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 6 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 6 |
| Of those, offered a place | 6 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 10 |
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.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Norfolk | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 54th highest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Higher than 51% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 22.0% | 23.9%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 78th highest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Higher than 58% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.4% | 4.1%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 11th highest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Higher than 93% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 25.4% | 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) Joint 113th lowest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Lower than 23% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.1% | 5.3%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 91st lowest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Lower than 40% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 13.5% | 12.5%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 5.6 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 2.1% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.10% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 89th highest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Higher than 21% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 17.8 | 19.8 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 104th highest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Higher than 17% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 8.7 | 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
- Yaxham CofE Primary Academy 2.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023, before conversion) · 76% met expected standard (KS2)
- Mattishall Primary School 2.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 45% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Garvestone Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Garvestone Community Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 3 July 2013. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 7 May 2025, Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
How did Garvestone Community Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 70% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 8 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Garvestone Community Primary School?
85% of the 20 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Garvestone Community Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Garvestone Community Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 6 families put Garvestone Community Primary School as their first choice for 6 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 6 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 144315.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.