Hapton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Norwich
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
The school creates a welcoming, inclusive environment where all pupils - including those with additional needs - feel safe and supported to learn. Staff quickly identify where pupils need help and provide tailored support to help them catch up and succeed. The school offers fantastic enrichment opportunities including trips to the Tower of London and Jimmy's Farm, school clubs, and federation events, ensuring rural location is not a barrier to wider experiences.
Key Strengths
- Pupils make good progress from their individual starting points, including those with SEND and disadvantaged pupils
- Strong safeguarding culture with clear procedures and responsive staff
- Well-sequenced, ambitious curriculum with recent improvements in mathematics and writing
- Excellent inclusion practices and targeted support to help pupils catch up
- Wide range of enrichment activities and trips to enhance learning and personal development
Areas for Improvement
- National test achievement remains below national average
- Essential vocabulary in lessons is not always precise enough, making recall difficult for some pupils
- Staff explanations sometimes lack sufficient clarity, limiting deeper understanding
- Recent improvements to mathematics and writing approaches are not yet fully embedded across the school
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility, concerns are actively identified and managed, and pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Art club, gardening club, community projects, federation performances, sporting events at local University Sports Park, trips to Tower of London and Jimmy's Farm
Hapton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is a rural primary school where pupils progress well from their starting points and behave positively, though national test achievement is below average due to small cohort sizes.
At a Glance
33.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
2024/25 academic year
Class Sizes
9.5
Avg class size
6.0
Infant (KS1)
13.0
KS2
2
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
43%
Available places
18 pupils
42 capacity
24 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(107)
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
5.2381%
Overall absence
15.78947%
Persistent absence
19
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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