Forncett St Peter Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Norwich
Forncett St Peter 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 Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in July 2024. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 100th-highest of the 102 schools in Norwich with published results, and 13,886th of 14,452 across England. It was 86% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Below England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2024)
- 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
Forncett St Peter Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 67% of Year 6 pupils at Forncett St Peter Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 33% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 73% and 70% in Norfolk and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 65% in reading and 41% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Forncett St Peter Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 10 families put Forncett St Peter Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School as their first choice and 17 named it as one of their preferences, for 10 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Forncett St Peter Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School are Aslacton Primary School (1 mile, Good, 75% reading, 75% maths); Manor Field Infant and Nursery School (1.8 miles, Good); St Mary's Church of England Junior Academy (1.8 miles, Requires improvement, 71% reading, 62% maths); and Tacolneston Church of England Primary Academy (2 miles, 80% reading, 53% maths).
Each of them had higher 2025 results than Forncett St Peter Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School.
Aslacton Primary SchoolManor Field Infant and Nursery SchoolSt Mary's Church of England Junior AcademyTacolneston Church of England Primary Academy
Who goes there
13.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 2.4% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (88%) and Mixed (6%).
Staffing
Forncett St Peter Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School had 8 teachers in 2026, one for every 10 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 Forncett St Peter Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School.
2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is church (adjacent), 280 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 1 crime within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Norfolk (28).
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Forncett St Peter Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School issued 1 suspension, 1.4 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; 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 agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted's report, in its own words
What is it like to attend this school?
The school's motto: 'Be yourself, be your best self' encourages pupils to persevere and be kind. Pupils like the certificates they receive for their efforts. This helps pupils develop positive attitudes to learning so that they achieve well. There are warm relationships between staff and pupils. Pupils are happy and safe. They know teachers listen to any worries or concerns they may have and deal with them quickly.
Leadership roles develop pupils' sense of responsibility. Younger pupils aspire to be a member of the 'shed crew', to set up lunchtime activities and help in the dining hall. This makes lunchtime fun and sociable. Pupils are proud to contribute to the life of their school. Inter-school sports events develop pupils' resilience and stretch their talents. Pupils enjoy the daily run and morning movement sessions. They know these benefit their physical and mental health.
What does the school do well and what does it need to do better?
The school's ambition for pupils is reflected in the carefully planned curriculum. This sets out the key knowledge and vocabulary pupils will learn. Pupils integrate what they have previously learned into new ideas and concepts. This makes learning interesting and memorable. Pupils learn well because teachers present information clearly. Teachers check pupils' work against intended success criteria. This identifies any gaps in pupils' learning so the school can give pupils extra help or practice.
The support pupils get to learn to read helps them greatly. This is because well-trained staff teach the established phonics programme consistently effectively. Teachers discuss the books they share with pupils. They make sure pupils understand the meaning of new words. Pupils read books matched to sounds they already know. Frequent reading ensures pupils become confident and fluent readers. As pupils develop fluency they read with enthusiasm and gain a love for reading new books.
From Ofsted's July 2024 inspection report: the opening paragraphs of each section, quoted word for word. Read the full report Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its July 2024 inspection.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
13.1%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 67% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 41% to 33% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 0% to 33% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
21.0
Avg class size
17.0
Infant (KS1)
25.0
KS2
4
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Forncett St Peter Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Before and after school care
Forncett St Peter Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is on the Department for Education's free breakfast clubs programme (list updated July 2026), which pays for a free breakfast club for pupils before school. Source: Free breakfast clubs: schools on the programme, Department for Education Free breakfast clubs in Norfolk
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
You apply to the council where you live. Forncett St Peter 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
86%
Available places
77 pupils
90 places
13 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(6)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
13
SEN Support
5
EHC Plans
21.4%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
84
Total Pupils
48
Boys
36
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
8
Teachers
10.5:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£48,613
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,693
Per pupil
£563k
Total funding
£15k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.0%
Overall absence
4.2%
Persistent absence
72
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Forncett St Peter Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Questions parents ask about Forncett St Peter Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
What are SATs results like at Forncett St Peter Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
Of the pupils at Forncett St Peter Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 67% reached the expected standard in reading and 33% did so in maths.
What is Forncett St Peter Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Forncett St Peter Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in July 2024. At its previous graded inspection in 2014 it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for Forncett St Peter Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Forncett St Peter 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 Forncett St Peter Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
Forncett St Peter Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 86% of its 90 places.
How big are the classes at Forncett St Peter Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
Classes at Forncett St Peter Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School average 21 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Forncett St Peter Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
Forncett St Peter Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School has around 84 pupils on roll. 13% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Forncett St Peter Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
4% of sessions were missed at Forncett St Peter Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School in 2024/25. 4.2% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Forncett St Peter Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
Apply through Norfolk's coordinated admissions process, naming Forncett St Peter 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.
Does Forncett St Peter Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Forncett St Peter Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is on the Department for Education's free breakfast clubs programme (list updated July 2026), which pays for a free breakfast club for pupils before school.
How many road collisions happen near Forncett St Peter 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 Forncett St Peter Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
Forncett St Peter Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is at Aslacton Road, Forncett St Peter, Norwich, Norfolk, NR16 1LT.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)