Alpington and Bergh Apton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
100%
Capacity
140
Pupils
2.7x
Demand
About Alpington and Bergh Apton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Alpington and Bergh Apton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the South Norfolk community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 140 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (100% of 140 places).
the school is led by headteacher Rosie Welch, it falls under Norfolk local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 87% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 5% of schools nationally. Additionally, ranked 588th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 4th out of 54 in South Norfolk.
Alpington and Bergh Apton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 54 applications for 20 places, making it 2.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 22 were first-preference applications.
Alpington and Bergh Apton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is very positive, with 94% recommending the school (84 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Alpington and Bergh Apton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School include ICT Suite, Gymnasium, Sports Hall, Playing Fields, Dining Hall, Sensory Room, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cross Country, Cricket, Dance and 2 more, as well as clubs including Film Club, Chess, Coding, Science Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 4.3%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in South Norfolk, Alpington and Bergh Apton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is one of the options available in the East of England region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Wheel Road, Norwich, South Norfolk, NR14 7NH |
| Headteacher | Rosie Welch |
| Local Authority | Norfolk |
| Number of Pupils | 140 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 4.3% |
| School Capacity | 140 / 140 (100% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
14 Jan 2025Quality of Education
Outstanding
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 2 Feb 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (87%)
588th of 13,686
Nationally
57th of 1,612
In East of England
4th of 54
In South Norfolk
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
87%
Expected Standard
30%
Higher Standard
'22/23
72%
'23/24
87%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
84 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed20
54
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
22 families put this school as their 1st choice (41% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Alpington and Bergh Apton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
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KS2 SATs Explained
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SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide
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Contact Information
Wheel Road, Norwich
South Norfolk, NR14 7NH
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