Barnham Broom Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Norwich
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
This is a welcoming school where pupils feel genuinely included and well cared for. The school excels at helping children settle quickly and providing strong pastoral support, especially for those with complex needs. There are excellent enrichment opportunities including music performance, sports, clubs and educational visits that help pupils develop confidence and resilience.
Key Strengths
- Strong reading outcomes and effective phonics teaching with quick identification of pupils needing support
- Excellent personal development opportunities including music, choir, Year 6 production, sports and clubs
- Calm, orderly behaviour culture with clear expectations and consistent staff support
- Effective safeguarding with an open, positive culture where pupils feel safe
- Strong pastoral support and inclusive approach for pupils with complex needs
Areas for Improvement
- Achievement in mathematics and writing below national average due to gaps in foundational skills
- Inconsistent quality of teaching in early years, particularly in letter formation and mathematical modelling
- Teaching adaptations for pupils with SEND vary in quality and don't consistently remove learning barriers
- Early writing and mathematics curriculum not yet effective enough
- Classroom routines in some lessons not precise enough to maximise learning time
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - leaders and governors fulfil their responsibilities, have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility, and pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Choir, Year 6 production, dodgeball, archery, school council, eco-council, educational visits, sporting opportunities, clubs led by older pupils
Barnham Broom Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is a welcoming and inclusive school where pupils feel safe and well cared for. However, achievement in mathematics and writing remains below the national average, and teaching quality needs to be more consistent, particularly in early years and for pupils with special educational needs.
At a Glance
9.6%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 59% to 72%. Maths has declined from 71% to 50%. Writing has remained stable at around 50%.
Class Sizes
20.0
Avg class size
14.0
Infant (KS1)
25.0
KS2
4
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
75%
Available places
94 pupils
126 capacity
32 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Norwich
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Norwich
Admissions Demand - Norfolk
Places available
9,822
Applications
7,691
Got 1st preference
95.8%
Got preferred school
98.9%
Primary admissions across Norfolk (2025/26)
Inspection History(108)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
5.05714%
Overall absence
6.31579%
Persistent absence
95
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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