Alpington and Bergh Apton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Norwich
Alpington and Bergh Apton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Norwich. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in July 2015. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in January 2025 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 7th-highest of the 102 schools in Norwich with published results, and 1,291st of 14,452 across England. For 2026 entry it had 1.2 first-choice applications for every place. It was 99% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2015)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Norfolk (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Alpington and Bergh Apton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School in detail
Alpington and Bergh Apton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School in its own words
In its own words: "Alpington and Bergh Apton CE VA Primary school is a family of unique individuals; loved and valued by God and each other. Our school vision is “Let Every Light Shine”."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, dance, drama, choir, ukulele, guitar and recorder.
Vision and values (school website)Clubs (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 88% of Year 6 pupils at Alpington and Bergh Apton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 94% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 73% and 70% in Norfolk and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 100% in reading and 96% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Alpington and Bergh Apton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 24 families put Alpington and Bergh Apton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School as their first choice and 59 named it as one of their preferences, for 20 places offered. That is 1.2 first choices for every place. 5 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Alpington and Bergh Apton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School are Poringland Primary School (1.5 miles, Good, 77% reading, 77% maths); Rockland St Mary Primary School (1.8 miles, Good); Brooke Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary School (1.9 miles, Good, 70% reading, 75% maths); and Thurton Primary School (2.1 miles, Outstanding, 73% reading, 67% maths).
Alpington and Bergh Apton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 3 of them.
Poringland Primary SchoolRockland St Mary Primary SchoolBrooke Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary SchoolThurton Primary School
What parents say
84 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Alpington and Bergh Apton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School (as of September 2025): 94% would recommend the school, 99% say their child is happy there and 78% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (99%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (78%).
Who goes there
5.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 3.5% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 14 pupils (9.9%) received SEN support and 2 (1.4%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.
Staffing
Alpington and Bergh Apton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School had 10 teachers in 2026, one for every 14 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Alpington and Bergh Apton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School.
5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Bus Shelter (adjacent), 70 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 0 crimes within a mile of the school. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Norfolk (28).
Suspensions and exclusions
Alpington and Bergh Apton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from July 2015, 11 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's January 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
This school creates a supportive, inclusive environment where every child - including those with special educational needs - receives timely, precise help to succeed. Teachers are exceptionally organized, presenting new learning clearly and revisiting it regularly so pupils remember more as they progress. Beyond academics, the school excels at developing children's character, independence and curiosity through its values-based approach and enrichment activities.
Key Strengths
- Exceptionally well-organized teaching that checks pupils' understanding and adapts to keep all pupils progressing
- Pupils achieve exceptionally well in reading through carefully matched books and swift identification of those needing extra support
- Outstanding personal development with a strong focus on character building, values, and pupils' independence
- Exemplary pupil conduct with rare behavioural issues, supported by effective nurture and emotional well-being provision
- Excellent early years provision that develops language, vocabulary and strong social skills from the start
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Extracurricular Activities
School choir, ukulele lessons, crochet club, chess club, various sports activities, trips and visits to local high schools and historical buildings, agricultural show visits
Alpington and Bergh Apton Church of England Primary School is an outstanding school where pupils thrive in an aspirational culture, feeling happy and enthusiastic while living by the school's motto 'Let Every Light Shine'. The school received outstanding grades across all areas inspected in January 2025.
At a Glance
5.6%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
84 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 100% to 88% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 94% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 94% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
28.4
Avg class size
31.0
Infant (KS1)
27.0
KS2
5
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
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Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
You apply to the council where you live. Alpington and Bergh Apton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is in Norfolk; for families living there:
Apply to Norfolk for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
The typical figure for schools in Norfolk is 4 (the median across 462 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
99%
Near capacity
139 pupils
140 places
1 spare place in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Norwich
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Norwich
Across Norfolk council
Places available
9,547
Applications
7,482
Got 1st preference
94.4%
Got preferred school
98.7%
All primary applications across Norfolk council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(6)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
14
SEN Support
2
EHC Plans
11.3%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
142
Total Pupils
73
Boys
69
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
10
Teachers
14.2:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£49,608
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,130
Per pupil
£770k
Total funding
£9k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.5%
Overall absence
5.9%
Persistent absence
119
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Alpington and Bergh Apton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
What are SATs results like at Alpington and Bergh Apton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
Of the pupils at Alpington and Bergh Apton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 88% reached the expected standard in reading and 94% did so in maths.
What is Alpington and Bergh Apton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Alpington and Bergh Apton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in January 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in July 2015, it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for Alpington and Bergh Apton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Alpington and Bergh Apton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is oversubscribed, Norfolk allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Alpington and Bergh Apton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
Alpington and Bergh Apton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School was close to full in 2025, at 99% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at Alpington and Bergh Apton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
Classes at Alpington and Bergh Apton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School average 28.4 pupils (2025/26). 1 class has more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Alpington and Bergh Apton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
Alpington and Bergh Apton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School has around 142 pupils on roll. 6% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Alpington and Bergh Apton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
3.5% of sessions were missed at Alpington and Bergh Apton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School in 2024/25. 5.9% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Alpington and Bergh Apton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
Apply through Norfolk's coordinated admissions process, naming Alpington and Bergh Apton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
How many road collisions happen near Alpington and Bergh Apton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in Norfolk is 4 (the median across 462 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Alpington and Bergh Apton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
Alpington and Bergh Apton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is at Wheel Road, Alpington, Norwich, Norfolk, NR14 7NH.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)