Is Garvestone Community Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 7 May 2025. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded D, 155th of 330 primary schools in Norfolk. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Garvestone Community Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 70% of pupils at Garvestone Community Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Garvestone Community Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Garvestone Community 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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Garvestone Community Primary School

Dereham Road, Garvestone, Norwich, NR9 4AD

Local ranking155th of 330 primary schools in Norfolk

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

Capacity

4-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 7 May 2025.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 70.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 10.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 70.0%
Writing (Expected): 70.0%
Maths (Expected): 70.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 40.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 104.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 103.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 100.0
Cohort Size: 10

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 59
Boys: 24 (43%)
Girls: 32 (57%)
Capacity: 52 (108% full)
SEND: 28.8%
FSM Eligible: 22.0%
EAL: 0.0%
SEN with EHC Plan: 3.4%
SEN Support: 25.4%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 15.2:1
Teachers (FTE): 3.9
Budget per Pupil: £8,847/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 6.1% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 13.5% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 93.0%
Mixed White & Black African: 3.5%
Mixed White & Asian: 3.5%

93.0%

White British

3.5%

Mixed White & Black African

3.5%

Mixed White & Asian

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01362850315

head@garvestone.norfolk.sch.uk

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Dereham Road

Norwich, East of England

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Administrative

URN: 144315
UKPRN: 10062860
Establishment No.: 2067
Trust: UNITY EDUCATION TRUST

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