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Clover Hill VA Infant and Nursery School

Norwich, NR5 9APPrimaryAges 3–7MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
May 2025
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
55 1st-choice / 55 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Clover Hill VA Infant and Nursery School

Clover Hill VA Infant and Nursery School is a Church of England primary in Norwich that currently teaches 192 children aged 3 to 7, which is 12 pupils over its official capacity of 180. That oversubscription is no accident: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 100 applications for just 55 places, with all 55 first-preference families offered a spot. The oversubscription ratio sits at 1.82, meaning nearly two families compete for every place. The pupil body is notably diverse in terms of disadvantage: 23.8% of children qualify for free school meals, well above the national average of around 23% and significantly higher than the Norfolk primary average of roughly 17%. This suggests the school serves a genuinely mixed catchment, drawing families from across the economic spectrum. The school also offers nursery provision, so children can start here from age three, and its religious character as a Church of England school may appeal to families seeking a faith-based setting within the state system.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 7 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressRawley Road, Norwich, Norwich, NR5 9AP
HeadteacherHelen McCarney
Local AuthorityNorfolk
Number of Pupils192
Free School Meals (FSM)23.8%
School Capacity192 / 180 (107% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

8 May 2025
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Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

Latest monitoring visit (8 May 2025): Standards maintained

Source: Ofsted, 25 Apr 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
LibraryPlaying FieldsGymnasiumSensory RoomSports HallOutdoor PlaygroundMusic RoomsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

FootballDanceAthleticsNetballCross Country

Clubs & Activities

DramaScience ClubChoirArt ClubGardening

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning DifficultySevere LearningOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:45-08:30

After-school care

15:15-18:00

Source: cloverhillschool.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Clover Hill VA Infant and Nursery School has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. This means the school provides an exceptional quality of education, and pupils thrive both academically and personally.