Aslacton Primary School, Norwich
Aslacton Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Norwich, part of Clarion Corvus Trust. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in July 2012. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in April 2025 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 49th-highest of the 102 schools in Norwich with published results, and 8,234th of 14,452 across England. It was 70% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2012)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- 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
Aslacton Primary School in detail
Aslacton Primary School in its own words
In its own words: "Our inspiring and challenging curriculum is based on core stories which lead to engaging learning experiences for the children which help them to fulfil their potential, no matter what their ability. Our school is part of the Clarion Corvus Trust , a Multi-Academy Trust in the East of England."
From the headteacher's welcome: "“Pupils, parents and carers, and staff are proud of their welcoming school. Leaders have established a calm and friendly atmosphere, where pupils work and play well together.” Ofsted January 2020"
The school runs a breakfast club and after-school care.
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 75% of Year 6 pupils at Aslacton Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 75% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 73% and 70% in Norfolk and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 88% in reading and 75% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Aslacton Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 1 family put Aslacton Primary School as their first choice and 8 named it as one of their preferences, for 2 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Aslacton Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Aslacton Primary School are Forncett St Peter Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School (1 mile, Good, 67% reading, 33% maths); Manor Field Infant and Nursery School (2.3 miles, Good); Bunwell Primary School (2.3 miles, Requires improvement, 67% reading, 58% maths); and St Mary's Church of England Junior Academy (2.5 miles, Requires improvement, 71% reading, 62% maths).
Aslacton Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 3 of them.
Forncett St Peter Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary SchoolManor Field Infant and Nursery SchoolBunwell Primary SchoolSt Mary's Church of England Junior Academy
The trust
Aslacton Primary School is one of 13 schools run by Clarion Corvus Trust, an academy trust.
What parents say
20 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Aslacton Primary School (as of September 2025): 95% would recommend the school, 95% say their child is happy there and 60% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (100%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (60%).
Who goes there
1.4% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 16 pupils (21.6%) received SEN support and 2 (2.7%) 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.
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Aslacton Primary School.
2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Church Road (adjacent), 260 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 3 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Norfolk (28).
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Aslacton Primary School issued 23 suspensions, 29.9 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
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; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Every family who put it first was offered a place for 2026 entry, so distance did not limit places that year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from July 2012, 14 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: Standards have been maintained.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's April 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Aslacton Primary School is a warm, caring community where children feel safe and valued. The school has strong teaching of reading, a thoughtfully designed curriculum, and excellent support for children who need extra help. Staff have high expectations and pupils rise to meet them, achieving well across a range of subjects.
Key Strengths
- Strong phonics teaching helps pupils become confident and fluent readers from Reception onwards
- Well-sequenced and ambitious curriculum across most subjects with effective teaching that helps pupils remember important content
- Pupils with SEND are fully integrated and supported with carefully adapted curriculum
- Clear behaviour expectations create a calm and happy school environment
- Enriched curriculum with trips, residential visits, music lessons and sporting clubs
Areas for Improvement
- Writing curriculum needs to be more firmly embedded - some pupils are not writing as accurately or fluently as they could
- New approach to teaching writing (focusing on letter formation, sentence construction and spelling) is still in its early stages and needs consistent implementation
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective.
Extracurricular Activities
musical instruments, sporting clubs, trips to Southwold, residential trips
Aslacton Primary School has maintained its good standards with warm, kind relationships and high expectations for pupils. The school sits at the heart of its village community and pupils feel safe and happy.
At a Glance
18.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
20 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 88% to 75% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 75% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 75% to 83% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
24.3
Avg class size
22.5
KS2
3
Total classes
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
Check free transport to Aslacton Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Aslacton 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
70%
Available places
73 pupils
105 places
32 spare places 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: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(3)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
16
SEN Support
2
EHC Plans
24.3%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
74
Total Pupils
32
Boys
42
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
4
Teachers
18.5:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£51,146
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,905
Per pupil
£604k
Total funding
£20k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.0%
Overall absence
7.7%
Persistent absence
65
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Aslacton Primary School
What are SATs results like at Aslacton Primary School?
Of the pupils at Aslacton Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 75% reached the expected standard in reading and 75% did so in maths.
What is Aslacton Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Aslacton Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in April 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in July 2012, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Aslacton Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Aslacton 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 Aslacton Primary School?
Aslacton Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 70% of its 105 places.
How big are the classes at Aslacton Primary School?
Classes at Aslacton Primary School average 24.3 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Aslacton Primary School?
Aslacton Primary School has around 74 pupils on roll. 19% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Aslacton Primary School?
4% of sessions were missed at Aslacton Primary School in 2024/25. 7.7% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Aslacton Primary School?
Apply through Norfolk's coordinated admissions process, naming Aslacton 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 Aslacton 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 Aslacton Primary School?
Aslacton Primary School is at Church Road, Aslacton, Norwich, Norfolk, NR15 2JH.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)