SchoolScoresHorsford CofE VA Primary School
Voluntary aided school · Primary, ages 5 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England/Christian
Mill Lane, Horsford, Norwich, NR10 3ES
01603 897938 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 6 June 2018.
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 |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 22 November 2023: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
45 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024.
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 80th highest of 94 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Norwich. Higher than 11% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 84% | 93% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 56th highest of 94 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Norwich. Higher than 34% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 93% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 71st highest of 94 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Norwich. Higher than 13% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 76% | 86% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 17 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 46th highest of 56 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Norwich. Higher than 10% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 35% | 56% | 49% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 36 parents who had raised a concern Joint 75th highest of 91 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Norwich. Higher than 11% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 64% | 80% | 75% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 57th highest of 94 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Norwich. Higher than 35% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 87%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
48 pupils in this year group.
65% — 9 points above the Norfolk average, and 3 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Norfolk | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 65% | 56% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 6% | 5% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 83% | 72% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 67% | 66% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 88% | 69% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 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 | 43 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 42 |
| Of those, offered a place | 42 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 67 |
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/Christian 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 64th highest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Higher than 44% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 19.1% | 23.9%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 57th highest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Higher than 72% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.2% | 4.1%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 104th highest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Higher than 30% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 11.6% | 15.3%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 91st highest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Higher than 28% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.9% | 15.1%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 44th lowest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Lower than 65% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.5% | 5.3%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 31st lowest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Lower than 77% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 7.5% | 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 48th highest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Higher than 56% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 21.1 | 19.8 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 39th highest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Higher than 55% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 11.0 | 9.8 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 87th highest of 115 state primary schools in Norwich. Higher than 26% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 6.3% | 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
- Drayton Community Infant School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024)
- St Faiths CofE Primary School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 43% met expected standard (KS2)
- Drayton CofE Junior School 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 49% met expected standard (KS2)
- Ghost Hill Infant and Nursery School 2.2 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023)
- Arden Grove Infant and Nursery School 2.4 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025)
- Hainford VC Primary School 2.4 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 strong
- Nightingale Infant and Nursery School 2.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023)
- Taverham VC CE Junior School 2.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2023 · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
- Firside Junior School 2.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015, before conversion), confirmed 2025 · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hevingham Primary School 2.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Horsford CofE VA Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Horsford CofE VA Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 6 June 2018. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 22 November 2023, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did Horsford CofE VA Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 65% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 3 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Horsford CofE VA Primary School?
87% of the 45 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024 said they would recommend Horsford CofE VA Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Horsford CofE VA Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 42 families put Horsford CofE VA Primary School as their first choice for 43 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 42 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 141991.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 4 September 2023 to 2 September 2024.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.