Is Scarning Voluntary Controlled Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 14 February 2024. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 64th of 330 primary schools in Norfolk. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Scarning Voluntary Controlled Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 57% of pupils at Scarning Voluntary Controlled Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Scarning Voluntary Controlled Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Scarning Voluntary Controlled Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Scarning Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Dereham Road, Scarning, Dereham, NR19 2PW

Local ranking64th of 330 primary schools in Norfolk

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

436

Capacity

4-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 14 February 2024.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 57.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 2.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 78.0%
Writing (Expected): 67.0%
Maths (Expected): 83.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 72.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 106.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 104.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 104.0
Cohort Size: 58

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 404
Boys: 216 (52%)
Girls: 199 (48%)
Capacity: 436 (95% full)
SEND: 18.6%
FSM Eligible: 20.8%
EAL: 7.4%
SEN with EHC Plan: 4.5%
SEN Support: 14.1%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 23.4:1
Teachers (FTE): 17.3
Budget per Pupil: £6,221/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 4.8% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 7.5% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Voluntary controlled school
Phase: Primary
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 90.5%
White Other: 4.3%
Asian Indian: 1.3%
Mixed White & Asian: 1.0%
Mixed Other: 1.0%
Black African: 0.8%
Asian Chinese: 0.5%
White Traveller: 0.3%

90.5%

White British

4.3%

White Other

1.3%

Asian Indian

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01362692665

head@scarning.norfolk.sch.uk

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Dereham Road

Dereham, East of England

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Administrative

URN: 121067
UKPRN: 10078113
Establishment No.: 3096

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