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Barford Primary School

South Norfolk, NR9 4ABPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Requires Improvement
Jan 2024
KS2 Results
38%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
7 1st-choice / 7 places
Ranking
#12,707
of 13,686 nationally

About Barford Primary School

Barford Primary School is a small state primary in South Norfolk, with 98 pupils on roll against a capacity of 110, meaning it is not yet full. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 15. 3%, which is below the national average for primary schools, suggesting a relatively less disadvantaged intake than many schools nationally. Despite this, the school is clearly in demand locally: for the 2025/26 intake, it received 17 applications for just 7 places, an oversubscription ratio of 2. 43. All 7 first-preference applicants were offered a place, but the overall figure shows that more than twice as many families wanted a spot as were available. This level of competition is notable for a school that currently holds a Requires Improvement rating from Ofsted, and suggests that its reputation among local parents is stronger than its official grading might imply.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressChapel Street, Norwich, South Norfolk, NR9 4AB
HeadteacherCarla Stedman
Local AuthorityNorfolk
Number of Pupils98
Free School Meals (FSM)15.3%
School Capacity98 / 110 (89% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

30 Jan 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Requires improvement
Quality of Education
Requires improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Requires improvement

Source: Ofsted, 17 Mar 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

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AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionPhysical

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Barford Primary School has been rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted. This means the school is not yet good, but inspectors believe it can improve with the right support and changes.