Clover Hill VA Infant and Nursery School
107%
Capacity
192
Pupils
1.8x
Demand
About Clover Hill VA Infant and Nursery School
Clover Hill VA Infant and Nursery School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Norwich community, welcoming children from age 3 to 7. The school has 192 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (107% of 180 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
the school is led by headteacher Helen McCarney, it falls under Norfolk local authority.
Clover Hill VA Infant and Nursery School is a popular choice with families — it received 100 applications for 55 places, making it 1.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 55 were first-preference applications.
Clover Hill VA Infant and Nursery School parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is overwhelmingly positive, with 100% recommending the school (26 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Severe Learning Difficulty, Speech, Language & Communication and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Clover Hill VA Infant and Nursery School include Library, Playing Fields, Gymnasium, Sensory Room, Sports Hall, Outdoor Playground, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Dance, Athletics, Netball and 1 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Science Club, Choir, Art Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 23.8%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Norwich, Clover Hill VA Infant and Nursery 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 | 3 to 7 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Rawley Road, Norwich, Norwich, NR5 9AP |
| Headteacher | Helen McCarney |
| Local Authority | Norfolk |
| Number of Pupils | 192 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 23.8% |
| School Capacity | 192 / 180 (107% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
8 May 2025Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Latest inspection (8 May 2025): Standards maintained
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 25 Apr 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Ofsted Parent View
26 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
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed55
100
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
55 families put this school as their 1st choice (55% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Rawley Road, Norwich
Norwich, NR5 9AP
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